Distribution Specialist

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Distribution Specialist. Location Hattiesburg, MS. Division Receiving and Warehousing. Full-time staff role with a starting hourly pay of 11.85.

Distribution Specialists are needed to properly and efficiently handle materials shipping to and from the University. They are responsible for receiving shipments, maintaining the warehouse, handling surplus property, and assisting in property disposal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with at least three months experience in a warehouse atmosphere.
• Proficient in tracking shipments and documentation processes.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receives shipments, verifying the number of packages received, noting the condition of packages received, and collecting the proper documentation.
• Enters packages received and delivered into the Track-pad system, obtains signatures as required, and notes any damage or discrepancies.
• Performs duties such as unloading and loading trucks for delivery, sorting items for delivery to departments, delivering items promptly, and obtaining signatures as required.
• Accepts and documents surplus items received by organizing and storing surplus by categories, and maintaining surplus records in the surplus property database.
• Processes requests for items to be shipped out and maintains proper documentation.
• Operates vehicles such as vans, trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks. Maintains a neat and orderly warehouse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Social skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Associates Degree from an accredited college

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Distribution Specialist.

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Receiving and Warehousing

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 11.85 - 11.85

Pay Grade

N01

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include Cover Sheet with Resume. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

DistributionSpecialists are needed to properly and efficiently handle materials shipping toand from the University. They areresponsible for receiving shipments, maintaining the warehouse, handlingsurplus property, and assisting in property disposal.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives shipments, verifyingthe number of packages received, noting the condition of packagesreceived, and collecting the proper documentation.
• Enters packages received anddelivered into the Track-padsystem, obtains signatures as required,and notes any damage or discrepancies.
• Performs duties such asunloading and loading trucks for delivery, sorting items for delivery todepartments, delivering items promptly, and obtaining signatures asrequired.
• Accepts and documents surplusitems received by organizing and storing surplus by categories, and maintainingsurplus records in the surplus property database.
• Processes requests for items tobe shipped out and maintains proper documentation.
• Operates vehicles such as vans,trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.Maintains a neat and orderlywarehouse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED with at least threemonths experience in a warehouse atmosphere.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and social skills. Ability to operate a computer, and possess a basic knowledge ofMicrosoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree from an accredited college.

Certified Forklift operator

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.