Distribution Center Assistant

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University seeks a Distribution Center Assistant to provide manual and clerical support for shipping, receiving, storing, and delivering supplies across campus. This role ensures departments receive materials efficiently and safely, with duties spanning warehouse tasks, mail handling, and campus deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in shipping/warehousing, forklift certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of shipping/warehousing experience.
• 1 year of Microsoft Office experience.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Experience in a university setting preferred.
• Knowledge of mailing procedures and logistics.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming freight and verify packing lists against POs.
• Create PO receipts in the system and process vendor returns.
• Enter all packages in tracking software and sort for delivery.
• Deliver goods and mail across campus using vans or carts.
• Assist at campus post offices as needed and answer inquiries.
• Keep warehouse clean, organized, and safe; perform other duties.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft

Web Tracking System

Forklift operation

Job description

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

The Distribution Center Assistant provides manual and clerical support for shipping, receiving, storing, and delivering supplies, equipment, and mail across a campus. This position ensures that academic, administrative, and residence departments receive necessary materials efficiently.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Receiving & Shipping: Unload incoming freight, verify packing lists against purchase orders, create PO receipts in the appropriate software system for received packages and process vendor returns or outgoing express shipments (UPS, FedEx). Enter all packages received in internal tracking software program and sort for delivery.

Post Office: Assist when required at East and West Campus post offices, including helping at the counter and sorting received mail/packages into the appropriate folders and smart lockers as required.

Campus Deliveries: Safely drive campus vans, UTVs/Golf Carts, or trucks to deliver goods and mail to various university departments. Deliver student packages received to campus smart lockers on East and West Campus as required. Remove aged packages from campus smart lockers and notify students via software program that the package must be picked up from an alternative location.

Facility Maintenance: Keep the warehouse and loading dock clean, organized, and safe.

Customer Service: Answer phone inquiries, greet delivery drivers, and assist faculty or staff with order statuses

Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or inventory management.

1 year of experience using Microsoft Office.

Certified Forklift operator.

Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Previously worked in a university or college setting.

Salary is commensurate with Education and experience.

Cover letter.

Resume.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft and Web Tracking System (WTS) software systems as it pertains to the requirements of the position.

Knowledge of mailing procedures and logistics.

Knowledge of safety practices.

Skilled in customer service.

Skilled in communication.

Skilled in time management.

Ability to perform data entry.

Ability to lift and move parcels.

Ability to solve problems.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.