Materials Handler

Position Information Position Title Materials HandlerWorking Title Materials HandlerDepartment 600380-Facilities - Support ServicesPay Rate 15.00FTE 1.0FLSA NonexemptPosition Number 999310Classification CJS07Special Instructions to Applicants: Special Instructions:This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM .Completed UCM online application for employment required.Incomplete applications will not be considered.A review will begin immediately and continue until filled. NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.Working hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm.Occasional nights and weekends as needed.Bargaining Unit YesWork Location Warrensburg CampusPosting Date 01/18/2024Closing DateOpen Until Filled YesPosition Purpose Prepares all residential halls with serviceable room furniture prior to school opening for student occupation. Required to deliver all newly received materials and equipment from central receiving to University Departments and offices. Provide support and expedite all departmental office moves including extended campus at Whiteman AFT , and Nursing Department in Kansas City, Missouri. Responsible for the pick up and delivery of all non-expendable declared surplus materials to the surplus lot. Provide support and expedite equipment moves for summer groups utilizing university facilities. Will support all main campus set-ups for University functions, groups, programs and events.Education & Formal Training High school diploma or equivalentOther Education & Formal TrainingComputer SkillsExperience 1. One (1) year experience loading, unloading, securing equipment onto trucks or general materials handling required.2. Six (6) months general warehouse experience preferred.3. Six (6) months in the areas of lighting and sound set-up experience preferred.Other ExperienceLicenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's licenseOther Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal RequirementsSpecial Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Maintain confidentialityOther Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge -Knowledgeable in the techniques of loading, unloading and security of materials onto vehicles required-Knowledgeable of furniture assembly and disassembly-Must have skills with hand tools used in furniture assembly and disassembly-Requires the ability to accurately read and comprehend complicated instructionsSpecify sensory abilities:Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to loud noises, Lifting (weight) - 80lbsOther Physical & Environmental Factors Bending, twisting, stoopingWill come in contact with various chemicals, paints, cleaning agents, and hazardous materials in thewarehouseWill be subjected to heights in excess of 12 feetMust be able to carry heavy objects up several flights of stairs without the aid of elevatorsWill be required to wear proper clothing and protective equipment for job accomplishmentLifting weightSpecial Working Conditions: On call/standby work required, Uniform required, Irregular work hoursOther Special Working Conditions Irregular work hours, including weekends, holidays and long daysAbility to Keyboard No keyboarding test required.Special Qualifications:Other Special Qualifications Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within first six (6) months of employment.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No * International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa? Yes No * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? Yes No * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? Yes No Required DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional Documents