Distribution Center Assistant

Distribution Center Assistant

The Distribution Center Assistant provides manual and clerical support for shipping, receiving, storing, and delivering supplies, equipment, and mail across a campus. This position ensures that academic, administrative, and residence departments receive necessary materials efficiently. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Receiving & Shipping: Unload incoming freight, verify packing lists against purchase orders, create PO receipts in the appropriate software system for received packages and process vendor returns or outgoing express shipments (UPS, FedEx). Enter all packages received in internal tracking software program and sort for delivery. Post Office: Assist when required at East and West Campus post offices, including helping at the counter and sorting received mail/packages into the appropriate folders and smart lockers as required. Campus Deliveries: Safely drive campus vans, UTVs/Golf Carts, or trucks to deliver goods and mail to various university departments. Deliver student packages received to campus smart lockers on East and West Campus as required. Remove aged packages from campus smart lockers and notify students via software program that the package must be picked up from an alternative location. Facility Maintenance: Keep the warehouse and loading dock clean, organized, and safe. Customer Service: Answer phone inquiries, greet delivery drivers, and assist faculty or staff with order statuses Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D. 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or inventory management. 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office. Certified Forklift operator. Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Previously worked in a university or college setting.

Salary is commensurate with Education and experience.

Cover letter. Resume. A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft and Web Tracking System (WTS) software systems as it pertains to the requirements of the position. Knowledge of mailing procedures and logistics. Knowledge of safety practices. Skilled in customer service. Skilled in communication. Skilled in time management. Ability to perform data entry. Ability to lift and move parcels. Ability to solve problems.

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All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have: a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle a successful pre-employment drug test

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.