Materials Management Associate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Department:Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mailing)Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Hours of Availability
• References
  

For additional information please contact: Thomas Radel at thomas.radel@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 2 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) for the Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mailing) at Oregon State University (OSU).

Materials Management (Campus Surplus and Recycling) is seeking student Computer Techs to join a team of students and professional staff that support OSU's sustainability mission by helping to assess, recycle and refurbish a wide range of used computer and electronic equipment.

• https://surplus.oregonstate.edu/

• https://recycle.oregonstate.edu/

The Undergraduate Student Facilities/Maintenance Worker performs light to heavy unskilled labor such as custodial or maintenance tasks for the purpose of upkeep and care of university buildings, facilities, or grounds.

Position Duties:

• This position receives IT inventory, performs tests and refurbishes equipment as necessary for re-sale.

• Organizes, prices and lists items online.

• Assist with sorting, cleaning and staging surplus items for sale

• Use excellent customer service with public, department and agencies that visit the warehouse.

• Transport materials: Assist with recycling or surplus pickups or moves.

• Warehouse maintenance.

• Cleaning and preparing recycling bins and carts.

• The use of university-owned vehicles will support the transportation of a wide variety of materials across campus. Driving and safety training is provided by a Materials Management Lead Staff.

• Sorting recyclable materials.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of computer components.

• Understanding of operating systems

• Willingness to work as a team member.

• Willingness to learn to drive a box truck and a standard pickup truck.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed. Training and use of moving equipment such as hand trucks to move heavier materials is provided.

Additional Required Qualifications

• This position is designated as critical or security-sensitive; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

• Willingness to learn to drive a forklift

• Attention to detail is important part of this position

Working Conditions/Schedule: Be available to work 8-24 hours per week, during term and optional full time during breaks including summer.
Availability to work within the hours of 8am to 5pm at least 8 hours per week.
Willing to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and/or weather.
Some of the work may be outside, entering a variety of buildings.
Requires a lot of standing and moving.
Class schedules and school workload are considered when developing weekly work schedules
There is no specific anticipated appointment end date, as those hired are encouraged to continue their employment through multiple years while they are enrolled at OSU.Salary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-08-17Anticipated End Date: