UMD FM Material Handling Worker

UMD FM Material Handling Worker
Full-time, summer, Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week for 67 days.

Duties:
Positions in this class perform a variety of tasks in a warehouse, storehouse, stockroom, office setting (These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class).
* Unloads and unpacks deliveries of materials, supplies, and equipment as received from vendors and common carriers. Receive, sign, and check incoming shipments against delivery receipts and purchase orders, record shortages, overages, or other discrepancies. Reports to supervisor of product quality deficiencies, breakage, loss, and back orders; delivers materials to various locations on and off campus; delivers Facilities Management stock items to FM units and satellite stockrooms; makes necessary pick-ups and/or deliveries for Facilities Management as requested.
* Issues and accounts for supplies, equipment, and materials. Takes periodic physical inventories of stock; Counts, codes, wraps, fills and addresses outgoing orders. Stocks shelves and office supply cabinets, inspect stockroom regularly and maintain a clean and orderly stock. Assists in maintaining departmental equipment to ensure it is in good operating and clean condition.
* Answers phone; operates with efficiency and accuracy a variety of office equipment such as fax machine, copy machine, computer and printer. May call to check on status of purchase orders and does misc. filing.
* Enter data in computer-based tracking program.
* Operates medium or light duty trucks that may be equipped with power tailgate throughout campus; informs supervisor of needed repairs on equipment; keeps trucks clean and orderly; operates hydraulic lifting equipment, 2 and 4 wheeled hand carts and furniture dollies in the unloading and delivery of materials, supplies and equipment.
* Regularly assigned light to medium duty moves of furniture and office equipment into and out of office buildings.

Required Qualifications
* Valid Class D Minnesota Driver's License and no chargeable driving offenses within the 12 months preceding employment
* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
* The candidate must be able to work in the summer months May through August.
* Experience in a warehouse, storehouse or dock work setting is preferred.
* Familiarity with computer-based record keeping and common clerical procedures
* Must pass background check

UMD Facilities Management supports the academic, research, and service mission of the University of Minnesota Duluth by developing, enhancing, and preserving the physical assets of the campus.
Facilities Management strives to foster and maintain an environment of inclusiveness and respect on the UMD campus. All staff are expected to support Goal 2 of the campus strategic plan, which states, "Create a positive and inclusive campus climate for all by advancing equity, diversity, and social justice.

Pay Range: $21.63 per hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).