Logistics Handler I - Material Services

Logistics Handler 1

Under general supervision, provide logistical support services for University-owned facilities. Perform day-to-day activities to include moving departmental furnishings, receiving, processing, delivering/picking up packages, picking up recycling commodities and handling surplus property items.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming's Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Move, load, and transport office furniture, classroom furniture, lab and research equipment, and other items requested by campus departments.
• Provide moving services in support of projects for UW Operations. Setup and disassemble various configurations for student and departmental events.
• Receive, inspect, sort, scan, deliver and pick up packages from carriers and customers using proper transporting equipment.
• Determine required material safe handling and follow proper safety procedures for handling, storing and moving materials.
• Safely pick up or deliver materials to other departments or off-campus locations, following hazmat regulations.
• Participate in the pickup, delivery and processing of recycling commodities; provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure proper maintenance of warehouse, warehouse equipment, and vehicles.

Supplemental functions include:

• Snow removal.
• Provide customer service to UW and non-UW personnel.

Competencies include:

• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Independence
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Safety Awareness

Minimum qualifications include:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: None

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Desired qualifications include:

• Moving, Recycling, and Shipping experience of at least two years. Able to drive large trucks on a daily basis (both automatic and manual transmission).
• Able to lift more than 100lbs with assistance with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Basic computer knowledge such as Microsoft Programs & File Management.

Required application materials include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

Work location is on-campus at 7,220 feet above sea level.

Work authorization requirements state that the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

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