Materials Handler I

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• Handles and
  maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing, stockroom,
  or warehouse environments.
• Examines
  incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds
  with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for
  documentation.
• Operates
  motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Counts,
  weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying
  information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or
  other records.
• Orders or
  purchases standard stock items, such as recommending additions or
  deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments
  within established procedures and limits
• Review order sheets based on
  customer orders and pull the right materials for each order; wrap
  materials and put them on a delivery truck.
• Transport high dollar cost
  equipment, supplies, and materials to customers; secure cargo properly and
  safely with weight evenly distributed.
• Work closely with the Material
  Control Manager to monitor supply levels and submit purchasing
  recommendations on a regular basis.
• Unload delivery trucks and make
  sure that each incoming delivery matches the purchase order.
• Examine incoming shipments for
  damage or shortages and correspond with shipper to rectify; complete
  paperwork required for documentation.
• Assist with on-the-job training
  to employees and resolve problems utilizing knowledge of receiving/stock
  operations.
• Operate material handling
  equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move
  stock or reorganize storage.
• Perform vehicle inspection as
  required by Federal and Arizona State Law; ensure proper documentation and
  package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.

Physical
Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move/transport
  loads of up to 50 lbs

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of automated or
  computerized system operation.
• Knowledge of record keeping
  practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Skill in lifting heavy packages
  and objects.
• Skill in operating forklift or
  other materials handling equipment.
• Operating large vehicles in
  tight and congested areas skills.
• Good communication skills and
  attention to detail.

• High school diploma or
  equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be
  required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• One year of shipping/receiving experience.
• Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate.
• Experience driving cargo vans/vehicles.
• Prior warehouse experience.
• Experience working on a college/university campus.