Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Nov 28 2022 Job Description:

If you enjoy being physically active and helping others, this may be a good fit for you! The Material Handler I position will assist Materials Management in daily operations. Although two days will rarely be the same, common responsibilities and duties are as follows:

• Deliver packages and surplus items to faculty, staff, departments, and students

• Pick-up packages and surplus items

• Process inbound and outgoing packages; sort, label, and load for delivery

• Greet and assist visitors to Shipping & Receiving and Surplus

• Prepare surplus items for auction; create auction listings

• Ensure packages are labeled and delivered properly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Customer-service oriented with a genuine care to help others

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and problem solve

• Tow-motor experience preferred, but will train

• Comfortable driving pick-up trucks and box trucks

• Flexibility in work assignments and schedule

  Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly

  Additional Information:

Salary: $13.50/hr

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