Transportation Helper Temporary Pool

Transportation Helper Temporary Pool

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

We support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

As our Transportation Helper you will be responsible for:

• Delivering; loading and unloading vehicle; using dollies, hand trucks, and other equipment necessary to transport of supplies and equipment or hand carrying freight to appropriate designation
• Assisting with confirmation, receiving and shipping of purchases/back orders/warranties
• Checking supplies and materials; packing, crating, preparing and labeling materials for shipment and/or delivery; obtaining receipts upon delivery and records shortages and/or breakage on proper forms; unpacking, assembling and storing material and supplies
• Assisting in the pick-up and delivery of various items
• Assisting with uploading, assembling, storing, and disposing of material and supplies
• Assisting with driving and preparation of orders for transport

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to drive mid-size delivery truck
• All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least one year of experience with warehouse work
• Two years of driving experience

Salary:
Typical starting salary is $16.09 to $18.48

Bargaining Unit:
This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees at 350 hours worked. This position will work no more than 1050 hours.

Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Closing Date Notes:
Open continuously