Materials Handler

Service and Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

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.

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.

Position Salary Range: $20.25

Essential Duties:

• Receive, sign for, sort, and process incoming mail and packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, 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 appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location: Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.