Materials Handler; Research Tempe campus

## Materials Handler (Research) – Tempe campus

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Campus:
Tempe:
Full time:
Posted 5 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 16, 2026 (24 days left to apply):
JR127262
** Job Profile:
** Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt
** Job Family:
** Facilities Management
** Time Type:
** Full time
** Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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

Summary:

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

** 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 be self-motivated, and a time-orientated person who can deal with various types of personalities in a professional setting.
** Essential Duties:
*** 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.
** DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

** 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.
** Rate of Pay:**$20.24 per hour.  ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
** Desired

Qualifications:

** 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.
** Working Environment:
*** 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).
** Department Statement:
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