GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor or designee, the Freight Handler receives, delivers, and transports parcels, mail, lab specimens, and freight among sites.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the receiving, delivering and transporting of parcels, mail, lab specimens, confidential material, scientific supplies and freight
• Responsible for the accurate completion and maintenance of records relating to duties assigned
• Ensure parcels are properly inspected and inventoried before delivery
• Responsible for accurate counts and delivery
• Develop and maintain a functional understanding of electronic documentation requirements for proof of receipt and delivery
• Transport mail, parcels, specimens, supplies and staff  among various buildings and sites
• Prepare outgoing shipments
• Keep up appearance of vehicles. Refuel as needed
• Develop understanding  of OSHA guidelines  and University policy regarding safe handling and follow policies
• Look up insufficiently addressed parcels and deliver to the appropriate site/location
• Assists in work site orientation
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of experience in receiving and transportation of goods
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions, and perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Physical ability to handle bulky and heavy stock items, equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs, and be able to walk long distances
• Verbal ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform manual and clerical tasks of some complexity according to a routine and organized procedure, such as PO lookups and delivering in an orderly fashion
• Working knowledge of electronic manifest systems preferred. Proof of delivery (POD) experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to travel to off- site locations