Shipping & Receiving Technician

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED AND:

• 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving.

Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• General office skills such as multi-line phone copying filing faxing and mail.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Ability to engage in repetitive motion. Lift weight up to 50 lbs. Frequent moving pulling and carrying of non-uniform objects. Must be able to determine the condition of items by sight.
• Environmental: Exposure to extreme temperature changes.

Department Preferences:

• Experience with UPS Worldship.
• Experience with USPS Customs Forms.

Supervision: No supervisory duties.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

The Shipping & Receiving Technician position receives all mail from University Central Mail UPS Federal Express and other mail services for the University Libraries (UL). This position sorts and delivers mail to all sections and branches of the libraries. The Shipping & Receiving Technician also picks up and delivers all books that need to be sent among the various library main campus branches and addition the position picks up and prepares outgoing mail for ILL and other library departments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Receives inspects records and logs deliveries from Central Mail UPS FedEx and other mail services.
• Collects and delivers mail books and other library materials throughout the library and its branches.
• Checks invoices and/or shipping lists against shipments.
• Contacts UL departments regarding shipments requiring special handling.
• Sorts and forwards deliveries.
• Accepts and signs for orders.
• Prepares bills of lading and arranging for pickup of out-going shipments.
• Maintains filing systems.
• Assists with delivery of materials and moving/lifting of equipment.
• Loads and/or unloads surplus equipment or furniture from incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepares bulk mailings and assists with ordering of materials.
• Ensures the security of the receiving and mailroom areas.
• Maintains mailroom equipment and supplies including pallet jacks dollies carts scales and other equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• List of 3 Professional References.