Materials Associate \ Transporter (package & mail)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Oregon State University is hiring for 8 part-time positions in Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mail). Shifts are 8–24 hours per week, with early morning hours on campus in Corvallis. You will assist with parcel delivery, campus moves, and support recycling and surplus operations.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students with strong teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn to drive campus vehicles. Preference for those meeting academic standing and enrollment requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Graduate international students and other enrollment statuses have specific term requirements.
• Willingness to work as a team member and learn to drive campus vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery and movement of parcels and mail to campus departments.
• Participate in a larger team supporting Recycling and Surplus on campus.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public, departments, and agencies on campus.
• Assist with recycling or surplus pickups and personnel moves.
• Clean and prepare recycling bins and carts.
• Operate university-owned vehicles to transport materials; training provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Willingness to learn driving

Safety awareness

Education

Enrollment in school/university

Minimum enrollment standards per term

High school or college status

Job description

Department:

Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mail)

Criminal History Check Statement (CHC):

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC):

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. A valid driver’s license and clean a clean driving record.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 8 part-time positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week) for the Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mailing) at Oregon State University (OSU). Materials Management (Shipping & Campus Mail) is seeking energetic early risers to assist with the transportation and delivery of parcels and mail.

https://surplus.oregonstate.edu/

https://recycle.oregonstate.edu/

https://mailing.oregonstate.edu/

Position Duties:

• This position will assist with the delivery and movement of parcels and mail to the various departments on campus
• Along with the delivery and movement aspect, you will be a part of a larger team that supports the Recycling and Surplus on campus
• Use excellent customer service with public, department and agencies that visit the warehouse
• Assist with recycling or surplus pickups or personnel moves
• Cleaning and preparing recycling bins and carts
• The use of university-owned vehicles will support the transportation of a wide variety of materials across campus. Driving and safety training is provided by a Materials Management Lead Staff Sorting recyclable materials

Skill Development:

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Willingness to learn to drive a box truck and a standard pickup truck.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed. Training and use of moving equipment such as hand trucks to move heavier materials is provided.
• Criminal History Check Statement (CHC): This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• Motor Vehicle History Check Statement (MVHC): This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. A valid driver’s license and clean a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
• Attention to detail is important part of this position

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Be available to work 8-24 hours per week, during term and optional full time during breaks including summer
• Availability to work within the hours of 6:45am to 5pm at least 8 hours per week
• Willing to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and/or weather
• Some of the work will be outside, entering a variety of buildings
• Requires a lot of moving (sometimes 12000 steps a day)
• Class schedules and school workload are considered when developing weekly work schedules
• There is no specific anticipated appointment end date, as those hired are encouraged to continue their employment through multiple years while they are enrolled at OSU

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-28

Anticipated End Date:

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Locations:

• Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
• Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns.
• Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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