Materials Handler Crew Leader

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Purpose Provide supervision of work crews engaged in the transport, loading, delivery, set-up, removal, and unloading of various materials, including equipment and salvage items. Responsible for job site supervision of a work crew to accomplish assigned tasks to ensure safety for people and property.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality, daily customer service while working in a moving and storage environment or warehouse, including moving furniture and equipment.
Experience in a supervisory capacity.
Operational experience with forklift and pallet jack.
Possess and maintain a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of employment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or graduation from a technical or vocational trade school.
Five or more years working in a materials handler position providing direct daily customer service.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with a work order management system.
Experience in a university environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist a team of materials handlers in safely and efficiently relocating various materials across campus locations based on information received through the electronic work order software, UT Works.
Drive UT-owned vehicles, including box trucks, safely in a university environment.
Operate power and manual warehouse equipment to relocate various materials.
Communicate effectively with the Events and Moving Services team, leadership, and customers in a clear and professional manner.
Adapt to changing needs and unexpected circumstances with a positive attitude.
Respond to client issues.
Read and update work orders within the electronic work order software, UT Works, to ensure current and accurate data is available to the EMS team and client.
Assist with lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying large items while actively monitoring the environment for safety.
Assemble furniture when required.
Ensure compliance with all mandatory safety training requirements.
Adhere to safety and conduct standards at all times.
Report any concerns or injuries immediately to the supervisor.
Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
Other related duties as assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations' portfolio.
Occasional overtime is required to support organizational goals and objectives.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card