Temp. Mailroom & Shipping Material Handler II

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position that has the potential to move into a full-time position. Responsible for loading and unloading packages/materials/freight goods within a warehouse, delivery vehicles, mailroom, or other locations. The position requires the ability to lift, pull and push 50 lbs. Will participate in the logistics and movement of furniture, equipment, freight and other objects on and off campus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years of job experience in a related field or other applicable industry preferred
• Valid Driver's License - will use the company truck and golf carts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective critical and analytical thinking skills
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, effective with computer and mobile device use, be highly self-driven and motivated in providing high performance, capable of following directions and working as a team player, detail focused and have effective critical and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, a cheerful and positive attitude and maintain regular work attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Potential to move into a full-time position

Responsibilities

• Load and unload packages/mail/freight.
• Lift and carry or move heavy objects up to 50lb unassisted.
• Able to operate heavy equipment if needed with training and certification (i.e., forklift).
• Provide physical support and movement of heavy furniture, equipment, freight, or other objects as needed. Including but not limited to packing, office relocations, and disposal of items.
• Support the functions of housing or other related business units in a physical nature as needed.
• Serve as liaison in receiving and delivering freight and other types of logistical functions as needed.
• Sort, process, and track incoming packages/mail using a software system or tracking tools.
• Pick up, collect, and prepare mail for delivery to USPS, and move heavy packages.
• Ensure packages are in good condition until provided to the end customer.
• Deliver inbound packages/materials/ freight quickly and effectively across campus.
• MUST adhere to safety and quality standards at all times.
• Interpret job instructions accurately using critical thinking and analysis for warehouse stocking, adhering to and enforcing OSHA, HAZMAT, and other environmental and governmental regulations.
• Assist the Team Lead and Manager as needed.
• Assist in campus physical asset inventory, warehouse inventory, and maintain electronic records with the assistance of software.
• Assist in data entry and electronic documentation in shipping/mailing/tracking software.
• Support shipping and mailing operations; use the cash register, provide customer service, and perform clerk functions as needed.
• Understand warehouse processes and operations.
• Maintain cleanliness at all times in the work environment and assist in the reorganization of various areas as needed for the proper functioning of the warehouse and other on-campus areas.
• Maintain certifications for forklift, DOT, Hazmat, and other safety-related certifications as required.
• Facilitate and ensure the safety requirements, protocols, and measures are carried out at all times for Shipping or Mailroom personnel as required by DOT, Hazmat, or OSHA requirements during transport, movement, warehouse, and shipping functions.
• Follow hazardous/safety material guidelines and procedures within all operations as required.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include other miscellaneous functions associated with Auxiliary Services.
• Required to support Graduation, Orientation, and Holiday hours (where they would normally be closed) and high-volume warehouse activity throughout the semester.
• This role is considered Essential Personnel and must report during emergency situations (pre-emergency and post-emergency).

Benefits

• The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the “Space Coast,” where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees