Materials Associate \\ Transporter (package & mail)

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mail) is seeking energetic students to assist with the transportation and delivery of parcels and mail across campus. 8 part-time positions available, up to 24 hours per week, with shifts largely in the early hours.

Responsibilities include delivering packages, supporting recycling and surplus operations, and providing excellent customer service to faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Box truck driving

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Enrollment in school

Job description

Department:

Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mail)

For additional information please contact: Steve Schofield at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

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

Transferable 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

*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, and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

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

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-28