Shipping/Receiving Assistant

Shipping/Receiving AssistantPosition Title - Shipping/Receiving AssistantBanner Position Number - 001367E-Class - CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or > Classification Title - Shipping/Rec AsstDepartment - Receiving - MU5209Job Description - The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for incoming and outgoing shipments including inspections, acceptance, checking in packages, preparing and transferring deliveries. Delivers materials to various locations and prepares outbound shipments for pickups by various carriers. Assists in the processes of ensuring assets are properly processed and tagged per University policy as well as facilitation of surplus property. Operates powered industrial trucks (fork truck, electric/manual pallet jacks) and box trucks, while maintaining a secure, safe and clean warehouse.Valid Driver's LicenseFork Lift CertificationAbility to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.General Duties:Consolidates equipment, supplies, and packages for delivery by campus, building and priority.Coordinates with the Receiving Department Lead to determine what should be delivered first e.g. refrigerated and time sensitive material and establishes a delivery schedule that includes those factors.Sets up the delivery routes utilizing a last-in/first-out loading concept.Loads the cargo van or high capacity truck as appropriated, using a forklift or pallet jack when necessary.Supervises work-study students or temporary employees when available to assist in the loading and delivery functions.Delivers materials to various/appropriate departments on and off campus utilizing QTrak's (or current software) to track the delivery of packages including obtaining signature of individual receiving packages.Receives equipment and supplies of all types from vendors, including highly expensive scientific instrumentation and hazardous biological/radioactive/ chemical materials.Receives express and overnight shipments from various carriers such as FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service.Inspects shipments for visible damage and validates material against bills of lading or truck manifests before acknowledging receipt and acceptance by an original signature. Reports damages to carriers and vendors as the FOB coding dictates.Purchase Ordered Items: Opens and inspects packages, checks for concealed damages, matches contents against packing slips, organizes material for final receipt and entry into Banner/current inventory system. Items are logged and tagged as assets where applicable.Prepares outbound shipments for pick up by various carriers —LTLshippers, UPS, FedEx, etc.Ensures that all shipments and packages are documented in accordance with OSHA, ICC, NRC and CDC regulations and codes.Prepares bills of lading and other appropriate documentation in accordance with the above regulatory agency requirements.Contacts carriers to schedule pickups, signs appropriate documentation for the carrier and files the related documentsInspect physical conditions of vehicles and forklift for maintenance, repairs, or replacements.Assist in Surplus processes including: picking up items, organizing items, tagging/processing items, visitors assistance, surplus events.Required to work callout on the weekends or on holiday shutdowns of the University.LocationSalary Range - $28,777-$33,094 Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equitySalary Grade - 2Salary Type - SalaryTime Type - Full-TimeQualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required QualificationsEducation - High School Diploma or GEDExperience - Minimum 6 months experience in warehouse shipping and receiving environment or similar environment.Preferred QualificationsEducation - High School Diploma or GEDExperience - 2 years' experience in warehouse shipping and receiving environment. Experience working in governmental, higher education, or large corporation surplus and/or inventory property program.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number - MU1131NEOpen Date - 03/24/2026Close DateOpen Until Filled - YesSpecial Instructions SummaryRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a High School Diploma, GED or higher? YesNoApplicant DocumentsResumeCover Letter