Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk in our Warehouse Operations division. This position performs physical warehouse duties and administrative duties. The hourly pay is $18.50.

Responsibilities:

• Receives campus mail, US mail, certified mail, freight items, UPS, FedEx and other vendor items
• Complete documentation, inspect for damages and store as required.
• Maintain records of incoming parcels and certified mail received.
• Sort mail, packages, etc. by departments, buildings and individuals to whom the mail is addressed. Deliver mail to proper location within the buildings.
• Pick-up campus mail, US mail, and packages from departments and deliver to proper location to be picked up and delivered by campus mail truck drivers.
• Inspect freight items to determine if they are acceptable and notify authorities of damages.
• Maintain records of incoming parcels and certified mail received.
• Use computerized inventory/incoming/outgoing system.
• Operate postage machine, including weighing and proper charging of outgoing USPS mail packages and understanding best possible pricing for mailings to save departmental funds.
• Assist in operation of campus Surplus Store, Scrapping and on-line auctions (primarily GovDeals). Operate box trucks, pickup trucks, forklift, pallet jacks, carts, dollies, and hoists to lift and move materials.
• Compile contact lists of names and phone numbers to assist Director and Assistant Director in billing departments for rental charges relating to long- and short-term storage.
• Adhere to University, departmental, EHS and OSHA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years minimum - combination of the following: Working around receiving/distribution docks and scheduling delivery routes, warehousing and/or surplus property environment, scrapping operations, retail sales, cash/credit/debit card handling, mail and package delivery, computer knowledge, furniture, lab equipment delivery and removal, customer service.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to deal professionally with university staff, faculty, students as well as outside vendors and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor.
• Computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet, data entry and basic math.
• Must be able to obtain (and maintain) forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to safely operate assorted university delivery vehicles (service vans, box trucks, Kubota trucks, forklifts, etc.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift or move up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to work outdoors in temps ranging from the upper 90 degrees to below freezing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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