Materials Handler

Position Highlights

This position will be responsible for picking up surplus equipment/supplies from campus and returning them to the Paul & Alice Baker Distribution center. It will also be responsible for organizing the surplus items and preparing them for sale at monthly auctions. The role provides customer service to campus departments and the general public in the Surplus Storefront and works closely within a team environment to accomplish daily tasks.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more.

• Drive University stake bed trucks to campus to pick up surplus equipment and supplies.
• Use material handling tools such as appliance dolly, pallet jack, and forklift.
• Assist with organizing and setting up auctions.
• Provide excellent customer service to campus and general public visiting the surplus storefront.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including warehouse docks and vehicles.

• Requires heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing (up to 70 pounds).
• Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.
• Includes proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals in a work setting.

• Ability to lift, move, pull, and push items up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Prior work experience is not required.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar: Fiscal
• Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
• Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75 per hour
• Grade: 2