Distribution Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

2d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

Distribution Specialists are needed to properly and efficiently handle materials shipping to and from the University. They are responsible for receiving shipments, maintaining the warehouse, handling surplus property, and assisting in property disposal.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED with at least three months experience in a warehouse atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and social skills.
• Ability to operate a computer, and possess a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree from an accredited college.
• Certified Forklift operator

Responsibilities

• Receives shipments, verifying the number of packages received, noting the condition of packages received, and collecting the proper documentation.
• Enters packages received and delivered into the Track-pad system, obtains signatures as required, and notes any damage or discrepancies.
• Performs duties such as unloading and loading trucks for delivery, sorting items for delivery to departments, delivering items promptly, and obtaining signatures as required.
• Accepts and documents surplus items received by organizing and storing surplus by categories, and maintaining surplus records in the surplus property database.
• Processes requests for items to be shipped out and maintains proper documentation.
• Operates vehicles such as vans, trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Maintains a neat and orderly warehouse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED