Material Handler

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The Peter and Stephanie Nolan College of Hotel Administration at Cornell University is renowned for its pioneering hospitality education. Its mission is to cultivate leaders who excel in the hospitality industry through a blend of business acumen and innovative thinking. The college values excellence, community, and a commitment to shaping the future of hospitality.

The Statler Hotel, located on Cornell University's campus, is renowned as "the premier hotel that teaches." It serves as the practical hotel operations laboratory for the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, providing students with hands-on experience in hospitality management. The hotel combines modern elegance with the vibrant energy of campus life, offering guests a unique and immersive stay. With over 150 rooms and state-of-the-art conference facilities, it hosts numerous important events and meetings. The Statler Hotel is committed to excellence in service and hospitality education, making it a cornerstone of Cornell's hospitality program.

The material handler is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the receiving department for both the school of hotel administration and the statler hotel. This role ensures the accurate receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of all deliveries while maintaining high standards of organization, accountability, and service.

Key responsibilities include verifying incoming shipments against vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation, with careful attention to product quality, quantity, and condition. The material handler distributes products, packages, and supplies to the appropriate departments based on purchase orders, shipping labels, or vendor documentation, and promptly notifies recipients upon delivery.

The material handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and handling food products in accordance with tompkins county health department regulations and applicable food safety standards, ensuring proper temperature control, product rotation, labeling, and storage practices are maintained at all times.

This position utilizes the notifii package management system to accurately register, track, and document incoming packages and deliveries, ensuring timely notification and accountability throughout the delivery process.

When recipients are unavailable, the material handler secures deliveries in the receiving area, communicates receipt via phone and email, and coordinates follow-up delivery as appropriate. This position is also responsible for accurately matching invoices and purchase orders to ensure proper documentation and inventory control.

Additional duties include processing outgoing ups shipments, coordinating fedex pickups, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized receiving area. This includes ensuring that cardboard, recycling, and compost materials are removed daily, and that the receiving area is swept and mopped on a regular basis.

The material handler supports the operational excellence of the statler hotel by maintaining efficient receiving and distribution processes and may be assigned additional duties as needed to meet business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Comfortable preforming basic arithmetic.
• Must possess a valid NY State Driver’s License with no major driving violations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience required.
• 2 -3 years’ experience in warehouse or receiving setting.
• Able to meet a schedule that is subject to frequent change on short notice and be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed (infrequent).
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

University Job Title:

Material Handler S05

Job Family:

United Auto Workers

Level:

S05

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Lisa Rhoads

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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2026-08-13