Mail and Material Handler I

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Financial and Business Services (FBS) is seeking a Mail and Material Handler I to join its team. This role is part of Mailing and Material Management, which includes Mailing Services, Material Management, Mail Stop, and Surplus Sales. These units provide the USC community of students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with services such as the pickup, delivery, and processing of mail, materials, gas cylinders, freight shipments, overnight courier services, storage space, and the operation of two retail units. The Mail and Material Handler I will be responsible for receiving, sorting, and processing mail, packages, and other items for university departments, and making deliveries and pick-ups as required.

Requirements

High school or equivalent; combined work experience and education as equivalent.
0 - 6 months of related experience.
Prior customer service experience.
Experience using desktop PC or laptop.
Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
Valid CA driver's license required with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
Position will be participating in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System.
A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.
Drug screening required prior to employment and random tests thereafter.

Nice To Haves

6 – 12 months of related experience
Mail handling/processing and/or material handling/processing

Responsibilities

Collects and delivers all classes of mail and other materials, including palletized goods, bulk or heavy items and crated materials.
Makes deliveries and pick-ups, as required.
Operates university vehicles for deliveries and pick-ups, as assigned.
Sorts, researches and processes all mail, packages and other items.
Documents delivery data in accordance with departmental procedures which include the use of electronic handhelds and computerized or automated tracking system.
Operates computerized postage meter scales to determine appropriate postage.
Processes UPS and FedEx and other shipments using software for online shipping.
Maintains appropriate records regarding postage, parcels and mail requiring special handling.
Verifies merchandise shipments received against purchase orders and/or packing slips.
Checks merchandise for possible damage.
Transfers materials from storage facility to ordering department and/or relocates materials within storage facility using hand truck, forklift or other material handling equipment.
Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
Maintains inventory records and prices of goods, as necessary.
Processes all forms of payment including checks and credit cards.
Prepares paperwork for deposit.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.