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Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
The Distribution Center Assistant provides manual and clerical support for shipping, receiving, storing, and delivering supplies, equipment, and mail across a campus. This position ensures that academic, administrative, and residence departments receive necessary materials efficiently.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
Receiving & Shipping: Unload incoming freight, verify packing lists against purchase orders, create PO receipts in the appropriate software system for received packages and process vendor returns or outgoing express shipments (UPS, FedEx). Enter all packages received in internal tracking software program and sort for delivery.
Post Office: Assist when required at East and West Campus post offices, including helping at the counter and sorting received mail/packages into the appropriate folders and smart lockers as required.
Campus Deliveries: Safely drive campus vans, UTV's/Golf Carts, or trucks to deliver goods and mail to various university departments. Deliver student packages received to campus smart lockers on East and West Campus as required. Remove aged packages from campus smart lockers and notify students via software program that the package must be picked up from an alternative location.
Facility Maintenance: Keep the warehouse and loading dock clean, organized, and safe.
Customer Service: Answer phone inquiries, greet delivery drivers, and assist faculty or staff with order statuses
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or inventory management.
1 year of experience using Microsoft Office.
Certified Forklift operator.
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Previously worked in a university or college setting.
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with Education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft and Web Tracking System (WTS) software systems as it pertains to the requirements of the position.
Knowledge of mailing procedures and logistics.
Knowledge of safety practices.
Skilled in customer service.
Skilled in communication.
Skilled in time management.
Ability to perform data entry.
Ability to lift and move parcels.
Ability to solve problems.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.