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Mover
Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:
$17.49 - $18.29 (6 month rate)
Basic Function:
Performs routine tasks in receipt pick-up and delivery of materials and supplies. Transports furniture office equipment and related items. Operates vehicles and mechanical equipment as required to facilitate loading unloading and transport of materials. Moves assembles and repairs furniture (e.g. desks chairs beds etc.). Routinely interacts with all constituents in the campus community. Reports to Receiving and Distribution Supervisor Storekeeper I Storekeeper II or other designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Loads and unloads furniture and related materials onto and off trucks. Drives a delivery truck to pick up and deliver supplies equipment and equipment (e.g. furniture office equipment freight etc.).
May unpack and assemble furniture office equipment applicances etc. with the use of powered and manual hand tools.
Operates a large moving truck in the transporation of moving materials.
Operates forklifts mechanical lift gates and mechanical platforms to facilitate loading and unloading of materials.
Signs and accounts for all goods obtains signature for receipt of merchandise upon delivery.
Sets up and/or erects and dismantles materials and equipment for special events (e.g. commencements concerts registrations conferences and banquets).
Moves assembles and sets up furniture (e.g. desks chairs tables bookcases etc.) in various buildings on campus.
Assists in general maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities; may pump gasoline and wash vehicles; keeps area cleaned of snow trash etc.
Loads unloads and moves materials utilizing tow motor and/or hand fork lift.
May serve as the main contact person in communications with customers regarding working orders and maintain records of work performed.
May perform stockroom duties; keeps records on items as necessary; takes special and/or periodic inventory counts may investigate discrepancies between actual inventory and control records.
May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade; may participate in training new employees.
Performs related duties as required.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of six months experience in the following: operating various types of equipment used in the moving of materails (e.g. powered pallet jacks powered forklifts tow motors etc.); operating large motorized vehicles used in the moving of materials; and operating power and handtools.
License/Certification:
Must possess valid Ohio drivers license with safe driving record or Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire. Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.
Knowledge Of:
Skill In:
Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g. to discuss
placement of deliveries).
Ability To:
Operate various equipment motorized vehicles and/or tools (e.g. 2 1/2 ton delivery truck cargo van hand and fork lift power and hand tools).
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds.
Read (e.g. work orders instructions) write (e.g. log deliveries) and accurately follow oral written and graphic instructions.
Utilize a computerized work order management system.
Operate a computer or electronic device for data entry/retrieval.
Assemble furniture shelves and storage bins.
Apply appropriate safety practices.
Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities.
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers decimals and fractions and to calculate
percentages).
Maintain accurate records.
Identify pairs of items as same or different.
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Exposed to dirt dust fumes cleaning solutions noise variable temperatures and weather conditions; requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 100 pounds (e.g. furniture file cabinets desks) stooping and extended periods of walking and standing; may work varied hours and shifts to include weekends evenings and holidays; may be called to work in emergency situations; requires on- and off-campus travel.
Working Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; however schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Full-Time