Facilities & Shipping Specialist (Safety & Maintenance)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purdue benefits

Job summary

Purdue University’s Shipping and Receiving team leads the department, inspecting and recording all packages, coordinating with Purdue Mail Service, and helping load/unload freight for campus operations.

The role also supports safety training, building inspections, and inventory management within the Mechanical Engineering building, serving as Acting Building Deputy when needed. On-site location in West Lafayette, Indiana, with Purdue benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of shipping/receiving, light facilities maintenance or operations support experience preferred.
• Background in construction or trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, receives and records all incoming packages.
• Reports damaged packages to Mail Service or carrier.
• Delivers packages or notifies recipients for pickup.
• Sorts outgoing campus and US Mail.
• Keeps records on all packages and materials.
• Coordinates shipping/receiving for the Mechanical Engineering building.
• Oversees safety and security for building and labs.

Skills

Proficient computer use

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Purdue University’s Shipping and Receiving team leads the department, inspecting and recording all packages, coordinating with Purdue Mail Service, and helping load/unload freight for campus operations.

The role also supports safety training, building inspections, and inventory management within the Mechanical Engineering building, serving as Acting Building Deputy when needed. On-site location in West Lafayette, Indiana, with Purdue benefits.