Material Movement Specialist

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Movement Specialist is responsible for working in a team environment, exercising good judgment, and providing support and supplies to the University for Special Events and moving various items for a wide variety of university departments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Material Movement Specialist I and II Deliver items to and from central receiving and the 12th Street storage facility. Perform office moves for various departments. Assist other departments of the university in moving items from one area to the other. Assist with the setup and tear down of university events as needed. Operate pallet jacks, other necessary machinery, and occasional forklift use for moving various materials. A forklift certification may be necessary, but the certification courses are provided by the University. Clean and assist in routine maintenance of equipment. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ. Material Movement Specialist Lead Proficiency in all functions and responsibilities of the Material Movement Specialists I and I Serve as a point of contact for escalations and questions related to material movement processes. Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments to coordinate work and solve problems. Lead a team of material handlers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure productivity and adherence to safety standards. Lead and coordinate daily material movement activities, ensuring timely and accurate transfers of goods within the warehouse and to other departments or locations. Ensure proper documentation and system entry for all material movements, including inbound, outbound, and internal transfers. Help to oversee the care and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 21 years of age as deemed necessary by the requirements for becoming an LU-approved driver.
At least 1–2 years of professional experience in a related field, such as material handling.
At least 2–3 years of professional experience in a related field, such as material handling.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Ability to successfully lead a team of 2 or 3 individuals.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer skills when required.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature, including challenges such as maneuvering large objects and pieces of furniture.
Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Frequently handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 125 or fewer pounds.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Responsibilities

Deliver items to and from central receiving and the 12th Street storage facility.
Perform office moves for various departments.
Assist other departments of the university in moving items from one area to the other.
Assist with the setup and tear down of university events as needed.
Operate pallet jacks, other necessary machinery, and occasional forklift use for moving various materials.
Clean and assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
Serve as a point of contact for escalations and questions related to material movement processes.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments to coordinate work and solve problems.
Lead a team of material handlers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure productivity and adherence to safety standards.
Lead and coordinate daily material movement activities, ensuring timely and accurate transfers of goods within the warehouse and to other departments or locations.
Ensure proper documentation and system entry for all material movements, including inbound, outbound, and internal transfers.
Help to oversee the care and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.