Material Handling Delivery Worker

Essential Functions:

45% Provides transportation for mail and packages from off campus areas and delivers sorted mail freight or packages to appropriate campus locations. Provides special delivery services for packages processes return receipts for deliveries obtains signatures as necessary and follows specific delivery instructions given by university personnel.

20% Performs other daily services such as OfficeMax ChemStores Book Deliveries Office Supplies and UPS/FedEx deliveries. Picks up and delivers all chemicals on campus. Operates forklift box truck with lift gate and van.

10% Establishes daily delivery schedules while sorting labeling and organizing items to be delivered. Develops and coordinates a delivery plan for mail and/or completed jobs from various departments.

15% Operates transportation vehicles and delivery equipment while maintaining an orderly work environment. Loads and unloads material on or off pallets skids or lifting device on to a vehicle.

5% Verifies and signs for mail postal packages and other delivered items. Responds to phone calls inquiries and requests for delivery services while waiting on walk-in customers. Provides instructions and assistance to other employees and performs problem solving techniques as necessary.

5% Prepares special deliveries by weighing and recording items processing mailings tying/bundling packages and mail and processing deliveries. Assists in transporting money deposits and cash transactions when necessary.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Drivers License.

Experience: Requires a minimum of six months experience and/or on the job training in delivery

services. Strong communication skills and a general knowledge of postal/delivery procedures required. Some experience delivering heavy materials and supplies preferred. Ability to operate forklift box truck with lift gate and van. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills required. Basic computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and related software packages are required. Knowledge of the campus layout and department locations preferred.

Education: Requires high school diploma or GED.

Leadership:

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate physical effort required involving long periods of standing walking on rough surfaces bending and/or stooping; periodic lifting of moderately heavy items (over 50lbs. -- 75 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperatures and air conditions. May involve occasional exposure to dust fumes or outside weather conditions and/or frequent driving of a vehicle (50% or more of the time).

Application instructions:

In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation:

Hourly wage is $15.30. This is a Union position with a salary Grade of SBU-108. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Deadline: September 4 2026

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.