Logistics Technician

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UDRI, the University of Dayton Research Institute, located in Dayton, OH, is seeking a qualified Logistics Coordinator to support facilities management, research and production activities. The role includes shipping/receiving, equipment movement, and general site operations.

The candidate will handle inspections, vendor interactions, inventory, and safety support, with travel between sites as needed. A minimum five years in shipping/receiving and a U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years min of experience in shipping & receiving or warehouse/facility operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication and customer service oriented.
• Organization skills and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others at all levels of the organization.
• Basic understanding of facility maintenance (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, etc.).
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Problem solving ability.
• Excellent Time Management skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record; must qualify for University of Dayton Drivers Certification.
• U.S. citizen due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping/receiving, package inspection, vendor pick-up/drop-off.
• Maintain warehouse inventory and staging of equipment.
• Move and set up equipment, assembly of fixtures.
• General facility inspections and escorting contractors and vendors.
• Monitor routine building maintenance tasks and determine repairs.
• Order and stock shipping supplies and mount safety signage.
• Stock PPE and test safety and security functions.
• Travel between internal and external customer sites as needed.

Skills

Shipping & receiving

Interpersonal communication

Organization & detail orientation

Team collaboration

Lift 50+ pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in applicable field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job No: 504032
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: S&R Infrastructure - 250722
Pay Grade: T2 - Non Exempt
Advertised: November 05, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

UDRI is seeking a qualified Logistics Coordinator to support facilities management, research and production activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing shipping/receiving, package inspection, vendor pick-up/drop-off, warehouse inventory, moving and setting equipment, assembly of fixtures, general facility inspections, escorting contractors, general cleaning, monitoring routine building maintenance tasks and determining necessary repairs. The candidate will perform general facility and other tasks as assigned, escort contractors and vendors, mount safety signage, stock personnel protective equipment, test safety and security functions, order and stock shipping supplies.

UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI achieved $2.75 billion in cumulative sponsored research in 2020. Sponsored research for 2020 alone exceeded $169 million. UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one among colleges and universities receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense. The Institute has a tradition of research excellence with an uncompromising commitment to providing customers with quality products while maintaining the highest ethical standards. It is keenly aware that compliance with applicable laws and regulations is an essential condition for performing its business. Its commitment to compliance is based on providing a supportive environment, the integrity of its employees, and their support of the University's policies and applicable laws and regulations of the United States.

This position will travel between internal and external customer sites as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years min of experience in shipping & receiving or warehouse/facility operations
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; customer service oriented
• Organization skills and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, and able to multi-task
• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others at all levels of the organization
• Basic understanding of facility maintenance (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Problem Solving ability
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Valid drivers license with low risk driving record
• Must qualify for University of Dayton Drivers Certification
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Associates degree in applicable field
• 10+ years of directly related in shipping & receiving and/or warehouse/facility operations
• 3+ years facility maintenance experience
• OSHA 10

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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