Materials Handler

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,696 - 41,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Free access to UT libraries

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Materials Handler to manage logistics by collecting, transporting, and delivering furniture across campus locations. Duties include assisting team setups for events, ensuring safety in operations, and operating vehicles as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver's license, and relevant experience in transportation services. This full-time position requires flexibility for frequent overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Class 'C' driver's license required.
• One year of hands-on experience with transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport furniture and equipment across campus.
• Assist in setting up equipment for campus events.
• Drive university vehicles to transport materials safely.

Skills

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Experience in transportation services

Ability to lift and move materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Materials Handler

Location: Austin, TX | Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Frequent overtime required)

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Responsibilities

• Collect, load, transport, and deliver furniture and equipment across campus locations while working as part of a team to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Assist team with setup of furniture and equipment for campus events, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Drive University‑owned vehicles, including box trucks, to transport materials safely and efficiently in high‑traffic areas. When not driving, assist with ground‑guiding and monitor surroundings to support safe vehicle operations.
• Lift, push, and pull materials in accordance with NIOSH guidelines, prioritizing safe work practices required to perform job duties. Complete all assigned safety training.
• Operate manual and powered warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently handle materials during loading, transport, and unloading activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, team members, and clients, supporting coordination, safety awareness, and effective service delivery. Follow written and verbal directions.
• Attend and participate in team and departmental meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned, including working with other departments. Frequent overtime is required to support organizational goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license, or obtain one within 30 days of employment if not a Texas resident.
• One year of hands‑on experience with various phases of transportation services, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• More than one year of experience in transportation services.
• Operational experience with forklift and pallet jack.

Salary Range

$37,440 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms or PPE mandatory.
• Exposure to all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and chemical fumes.
• Standard office environment.
• Potential exposure to biohazards/chemicals.
• Electrical/mechanical hazards.
• Keyboard use.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Lifting and moving up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, air pollution, and loud noises.
• Will twist, grasp, pull, and bend as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin 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 a 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.