Job Details

Materials Handler I

Posting Number
req21283

Department
UFS Warehouse

Department Website Link


Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
University Facility Services is now recruiting to fill a Material Handler I position for our warehouse. This position participates in work related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.
The UFS Warehouse is the central repository for all supplies Facilities Management needs to clean and maintain our campus.
UFS employs just over 600 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus-keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities moving through the campus.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles and
  maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing, stockroom,
  or warehouse environments.
• Examines
  incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds
  with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for
  documentation.
• Operates
  motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Counts,
  weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying
  information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or
  other records.
• Orders or
  purchases standard stock items, such as recommending additions or
  deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments
  within established procedures and limits
• Review order sheets based on
  customer orders and pull the right materials for each order; wrap
  materials and put them on a delivery truck.
• Transport high dollar cost
  equipment, supplies, and materials to customers; secure cargo properly and
  safely with weight evenly distributed.
• Work closely with the Material
  Control Manager to monitor supply levels and submit purchasing
  recommendations on a regular basis.
• Unload delivery trucks and make
  sure that each incoming delivery matches the purchase order.
• Examine incoming shipments for
  damage or shortages and correspond with shipper to rectify; complete
  paperwork required for documentation.
• Assist with on-the-job training
  to employees and resolve problems utilizing knowledge of receiving/stock
  operations.
• Operate material handling
  equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move
  stock or reorganize storage.
• Perform vehicle inspection as
  required by Federal and Arizona State Law; ensure proper documentation and
  package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.

Physical
Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move/transport
  loads of up to 50 lbs

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of automated or
  computerized system operation.
• Knowledge of record keeping
  practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Skill in lifting heavy packages
  and objects.
• Skill in operating forklift or
  other materials handling equipment.
• Operating large vehicles in
  tight and congested areas skills.
• Good communication skills and
  attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or
  equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be
  required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of shipping/receiving experience.
• Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate.
• Experience driving cargo vans/vehicles.
• Prior warehouse experience.
• Experience working on a college/university campus.

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$15.00-18.75

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
2

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum
$15

Grade Range Midpoint
$18.75

Grade Range Maximum
$22.5

Career Stream and Level
OC1

Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
1/20/2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
...@arizona.edu

Open Date
11/25/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

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