Materials Handler - Receiving and Distribution

Job Title:

Materials Handler - Central Receiving and Distribution

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsible for receiving packages from vendors and delivering to campus as addressed. Processes purchase order receipts according to department instructions and procedures. Helps load and unload materials at designated pick-up and/or delivery locations. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment to move items within the storage facility. Has knowledge of commonly used practices, procedures, and safety protocols within a particular field to include all areas of distribution, warehouse, surplus, and inventory.

Fosters a safe working environment. Performs other Central Receiving and Distribution duties as assigned. Operates Campus Vehicles on a regular basis. Routinely interacts with all constituents within the University community.

• 1. Executes delivery and removal of University property from campus departments as requested via electronic request system
• 2. Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and duties in support of various services provided by Central Receiving and Distribution
• 3. Assists with pick-ups and deliveries on and between campuses as directed
• 4. Assists in accounting for items received or delivered via appropriate paperwork and/or tracking systems
• 5. Loads and unloads vehicles by hand or by use of hand truck, dolly or other appropriate equipment
• 6. Properly secures items for transportation and unloading
• 7. Positions and organizes items within work spaces according to established guidelines
• 8. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• 9. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• 10. Disposes of state property when and as directed according to established guidelines
• 11. Maintains equipment and machine performance by addressing simple problems and correcting issues when possible
• 12. Works effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequent changes in priorities
• 13. Follows through and carries out assignments

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

• One (1) year related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate various equipment related to role and department

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

ABILITIES

• Able to drive KSU vehicles (gator, golf carts, etc.) to different areas on campus
• Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, interpret campus maps and basic drawings
• Able to use a variety of standard power and hand tools safely and efficiently as needed
• Able to wear appropriate safety and protective equipment (PPE)
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment and products; maintaining a safe environment
• Understands and applies University and Departmental policies and…