Materials Handler I (Driver) (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

Please Note: The number of openings has been updated from 1 to 2.

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We're seeking a passionate Materials Handler, to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

The Materials Handler I performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. This role delivers orders to various areas around campus. Incumbents may be responsible for a higher volume, high dollar amount and/or assigned responsibility over one or more specified areas. Incumbents are expected to handle high-dollar cost and fragile equipment or supplies and hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary. May be required to lift/transport a maximum of 60 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Stocks warehouse with products from outside vendors and returns from units.
• Ensures proper rotation of products based on received or expiration date.
• Fills orders based on requests.
• Informs buyer of mistakes and shortages.
• Checks quality of products received, checks, and inspects produce.
• Dates all products and puts items on carts.
• Delivers orders to units in a timely manner according to schedule.
• Delivers products that are a direct ship.
• Receives and returns items not in food service.
• Puts produce away and take daily inventory.
• Informs units if their orders are incorrect.
• Gets cover sheets from buyer and computer generated cover sheets.
• Checks invoices against cover sheets.
• Takes paper work to office when completed.
• Opens and closes receiving area.
• Orders items through buyer and gives buyer daily stock levels.
• Cleans dock and receiving area.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to supervisor.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operations.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Knowledge of proper perishable product handling and storage.
• Skill in operating forklift or other materials handler equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally transport/move a maximum of 60 lbs.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.