Materials Handler

Materials Handler

Hiring Department: Facilities Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

General Notes: You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

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Purpose

Perform various manual tasks in the movement of materials necessary to transport, set up, or delivery of equipment, furniture, supplies, using appropriate material handling tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, load, transport, and deliver furniture and equipment across campus locations while working as part of a team to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Assist team with setup of furniture and equipment for campus events, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Drive University-owned vehicles, including box trucks, to transport materials safely and efficiently in high-traffic areas. When not driving, assist with ground-guiding and monitor surroundings to support safe vehicle operations.
• Lift, push, and pull materials in accordance with NIOSH guidelines, prioritizing safe work practices required to perform job duties. Complete all assigned safety training.
• Operate manual and powered warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently handle materials during loading, transport, and unloading activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, team members, and clients, supporting coordination, safety awareness, and effective service delivery. Follow written and verbal directions
• Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned, including working with other departments. Frequent overtime is required to support organizational goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Possess and maintain a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of employment. One year of hands-on experience with various phases of transportation services, including moving furniture and equipment. Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree. More than one year of experience in transportation services. Operational experience with forklift and pallet jack.

Salary Range

$37,440 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to environmental conditions (including dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, air pollution, and loud noises). Lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds repeatedly. Will twist, grasp, pull, and bend.

Work Shift

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Frequent overtime will be required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest