Position Information

Position Title

Materials Handler

Working Title

Materials Handler

Department

600380-Facilities - Support Services

Pay Rate

15.00

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Nonexempt

Position Number

999310

Classification

CJS07

Special 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

Yes

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

01/18/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position 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 equivalent

Other Education & Formal Training

Computer Skills

Experience

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 Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Criminal History check, Driver's license

Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Special 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 confidentiality

Other 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 instructions

Specify sensory abilities:

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to loud noises, Lifting (weight) - 80lbs

Other Physical & Environmental Factors

Bending, twisting, stooping
Will come in contact with various chemicals, paints, cleaning agents, and hazardous materials in the
warehouse
Will be subjected to heights in excess of 12 feet
Must be able to carry heavy objects up several flights of stairs without the aid of elevators
Will be required to wear proper clothing and protective equipment for job accomplishment

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

On call/standby work required, Uniform required, Irregular work hours

Other Special Working Conditions

Irregular work hours, including weekends, holidays and long days

Ability 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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * 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
3. * 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
4. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents