Materials Handler

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Service and Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family:
Service and Support

Time Type:
Full time

Max Pay – Depends On

Experience:

$20.25 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma and two‑years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary
Contributes to the efficiency of university operations by managing diverse functions, including parking and transit and strategic partnerships. Responsible for materials movement, event support, and delivering high‑quality customer service to various university stakeholders.

Job Description
Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, packaging, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Essential Duties

• Receive, sign for, sort, and process incoming mail and packages from USPS, UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, Amazon, and other couriers. Use receiving software and mobile devices to scan and track all deliverable items.
• Drive ASU vehicles across multiple campuses, including areas with high pedestrian traffic. Deliver USPS mail, interoffice mail, tracked packages from various shipping providers, Print Services jobs, and paper orders to campus departments.
• Transport high‑value equipment, laboratory supplies, office goods, furniture, and hazardous materials. Secure cargo properly and ensure even weight distribution.
• Operate material‑handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies. Perform heavy lifting and movement of packages (20–70 lbs) on a daily basis.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks; verify and inspect incoming/outgoing items. Perform required vehicle inspections per Federal and Arizona State regulations.
• Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and placarding when transporting hazardous materials. Follow all university, safety, and postal regulations.
• Advise departments on best shipping practices, including packaging, cost, tracking, insurance, and preparation.
• Process outgoing packages using shipping software according to USPS guidelines. Process metered mail using IM5000 postage equipment in accordance with USPS regulations.
• Prepares and processes bulk mailings and special mail projects.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance to lower‑level staff.
• Assist with problem‑solving and workflow improvements within Mail Services.

Desired Qualifications
One year of shipping/receiving experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Employee is required to possess a Class D Driver’s license throughout employment.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled warehouse setting subject to extended periods of standing and walking moderate distances to perform work.
• Required to learn and utilize a variety of software applications and technology equipment to perform key functions of the position.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through email.

Department Statement
The Supply Chain/Materials Management department at Arizona State University is an award‑winning, fast‑paced, centralized logistical services warehouse operation on all ASU campuses. As a part of University Business Services, the Supply Chain/Materials Management department provides essential goods and services for instruction, research, and operations. We are committed to exceptional customer service in order to provide innovative, sustainable, and cost‑saving solutions to the University.

Driving Requirement
This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the…