Materials Handler; Research Tempe campus

Job Profile:

Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Facilities Management

Full time

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.

Facilities Management, Research,is seeking a full-time Research Materials Handler that will work in and out of research laboratories and between various research buildings  the Research Materials Handler, you should beself-motivated, and a time-orientated person who can deal with various types of personalities in a professional setting.

• Use knowledge of shipping and receiving dangerous goods, chemicals, biologicals, gasses, and CDC controlled Select Agent program
• Use knowledge of handling USPS and inter-campus mail, small packages, freight, chemicals, biologicals, lab equipment, supplies, gas cylinders (inert, toxic & flammable), liquid nitrogen.
• Inspect deliveries for recipient name, notating damages, keeping goods in their controlled setting, dealing with biological sample containers, chemicals, lab supplies, lab equipment and taking delivery piece counts.
• Take part in the inventory control process for delivering items to the labs and keeping metrics.
• Take part in the sustainability and recycling processes and expectations of ASU.
• Drive a transport cart, a facility van, and/or a forklift at times
• Travel across campus to other research buildings as required
• Interface with ASU EHS, ASU Gas Services, Matheson Gas, Mission Linens, Air Gas, ASU Central Receiving, ASU Mail Services, ASU Recycling/Zero Waste, and other various ASU Departments as well as, UPS, Fed Ex Express, Fed Ex Ground, DHL, World Courier, freight companies, and various vendors.
• Effective Communication.
• Drive University vehicle.

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

$20.24 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Knowledge of:

• Automated or computerized system operation.
• Record keeping practices.
• Safety practices

Experience in:

• Lifting heavy packages and objects up to 50 lbs
• Operating a forklift or other materials handling equipment.
• Operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Drive University vehicles long and short distances, driving on ASU campuses, often in high pedestrian traffic
• Working in and out of ASU buildings and laboratories
• Standing for long periods of time
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, box trucks, lift gates, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock, furniture, or reorganize storage
• Utilize computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks (e.g. MS office)
• Climb ladders and stairs with heavy materials
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

What’s in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information…