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Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

Materials Handler

Shipping & ReceivingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMesa, AZ, USA$20.25In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and two years of experience appropriate to the assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor this position.
  • Must possess a Class D driver's license throughout employment.
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
  • Must be able to perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk moderate distances in a warehouse environment.
  • Must learn and use a variety of software applications and technology equipment.
  • Must be able to quickly change priorities, including when resolving conflicts.
  • Must communicate verbally and by email.
  • Must submit a cover letter and resume or CV; the resume must include employment dates in month/year format, job titles, duties, and employers.
  • Must pass the required pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

  • 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 deliverable items.
  • Drive ASU vehicles across multiple campuses, including areas with high pedestrian traffic.
  • Deliver USPS mail, interoffice mail, tracked packages, 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 pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies.
  • Perform daily heavy lifting and movement of packages weighing 20–70 pounds.
  • Assist with loading and unloading trucks and verify and inspect incoming and outgoing items.
  • Perform required vehicle inspections under Federal and Arizona State regulations.
  • Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and placarding when transporting hazardous materials.
  • Follow university, safety, and postal regulations.
  • Advise departments on shipping best 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.
  • Prepare and process 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 and receiving experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

About the Company

Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University is a public research university with campuses across metropolitan Phoenix and extensive online programs. Its education and research span a broad range of academic fields.

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