Mail and Receiving Specialist

Mail and Receiving Specialist

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This range is provided by Wayne State University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $42,235.00 /yr - $42,235.00 /yr

• Collect (and deliver) all USPS university related mail and packages from USPS North End Branch (including four university department PO boxes). USPS is visited twice daily, Monday – Friday.
• Sort mail and packages, sending to the OPEX mail sorting room for processing and delivery; barcoded packages added to the QTRAK package tracking system.
• Process WSU PO items via the Wayne Buy system, research unknown mail, and maintain shipping records.
• Process outbound mail received throughout the day on the university’s mail metering machines, and sort inbound interoffice mail and packages.
• Deliver mail and packages to WSU buildings and other buildings that house WSU employees; collect outbound mail and intra/inter‑campus deliveries.
• Assist with special pickup and delivery requests.
• Respond to phone and e‑mail inquiries from WSU employees and shippers; contact outside vendors, university buyers, and requisitioners to resolve orders, discrepancies, and shortages.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Manage fleet vehicle logs; perform routine maintenance of mail‑sorting equipment and outbound mail‑processing equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Experience:

Entry level – less than a year of job‑related experience.

• Reasonable knowledge of university procurement procedures.
• Some knowledge and experience with power‑assisted material handling equipment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Some knowledge of university locations.
• Must maintain security clearances.
• Ability to load, transport, and place objects up to 70 lbs in appropriate locations.
• Good understanding of current computer and related electronic technologies such as iPads.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues.
• Effective communication skills.
• May provide direction to a small number (1‑3) of college work‑study students as needed.

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $42,235
• Salary maximum: $50,683

• Position must be filled pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member.
• Daily indoor and outdoor work environment throughout the seasons.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted:
  No

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Entry level

Full‑time

H41 – Business Services

H4320 – Mail & Receiving

• Employment type:
  
  Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Staff/Administrative