Materials Handler I

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EcoPass

Paid time off

PERA pension

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional growth

Technology access

EAP

Recreation center access

Cultural events

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Materials Handler I to support Central Receiving, Central Stores, mail, and package delivery across campus. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and strong customer service in a physically active environment.

The ideal candidate will handle unloading, logging, route maintenance, and issue resolution, while maintaining logs and ensuring timely deliveries. A one-year warehousing-related background is preferred along with forklift certification or the ability

Qualifications

• One year of experience which includes warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, distribution, delivery, logistics, mail services, or related operations.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport packages and materials weighing 25-50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, packing lists, work orders, and labels.
• Experience using computer systems for tracking, inventory, or package management.
• Please note: experience must be clearly documented in the Work History section of your application. See resume will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks, organize freight, check in and log packages, stage for delivery.
• Maintain logs and filing systems to track packages by date.
• Check incoming freight for Purchase Orders, damage, and labeling accuracy.
• Resolve customer, vendor and carrier issues.
• Load vehicles with freight, optimize delivery times, and deliver to campus locations with good service.
• Maintain scheduled mail routes and delivery routes.
• Be a campus contact for receiving issues and procedures.
• Pull and pack Central Stores orders, maintain logs, and notify when inventory is low.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Package tracking

Mail & freight logistics

Inventory & delivery coordination

Job description

MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free EcoPass
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
• State pension plan (PERA)
• Parental Leave
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Access to technology and equipment
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center
• Interaction with an international population and cultural events

The Distribution Team at Mines plays a critical role in keeping campus operations running smoothly. The Materials Handler I position assists and advises the Colorado School of Mines campus with their distribution needs through Central Receiving, Central Stores, Mail and Package Delivery services.

The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented, dependable, approachable and comfortable working in a physically active environment.

What You Will Do

Central Receiving & Delivering

• Unload trucks with forklift as necessary, organize freight, check in and log packages, stage packages for delivery.
• Maintain logs and filing systems for the purpose of tracking packages by date.
• Check all incoming freight for Purchase Orders, damaged as well as poorly labeled freight.
• Resolve customer, vendor and carrier issues.
• Load vehicles with freight that has been checked in for best delivery efficiency to optimize delivery times checking for time sensitive packages, deliver to proper location on campus with quality customer service.
• Maintain scheduled mail route and non· scheduled package delivery routes.
• Be a contact for those on campus regarding receiving issues and procedures.
• Check shipments with purchase orders to insure they reach the proper department. Assist with solving issues that require special handling, specialized equipment, or a particular request regarding deliveries.
• Pulling and packing Central Stores orders, staging for delivery and maintaining logs and paperwork related to the orders. Notify when inventory levels start looking low.

Mail Services & Delivery

• Unloading, handling and sorting of incoming United States Postal Service mail & packages along with interdepartmental mail for campus wide delivery.
• Act as backup in the processing of out-going mail when Mail Manager is not present.
• Must keep up with current USPS postal changes.
• Takes out all processed mail and mail that requires special attention of the Business Mail Technician (insured, certified and registered mail) to the USPS local postal station - all of which entails driving off campus.
• Maintain scheduled mail routes for both morning and afternoon mail runs.

Opening/Closing

• Prepare vehicles for that day’s functions.
• Clear outside loading area of snow and debris due to inclement weather.
• Pull mail tubs from racks and load into vehicle in proper sequence for morning mail deliveries.
• Sort newspapers to proper departments for delivery.
• Review prior days paperwork and resolve outstanding issues.
• Prepare vehicles for overnight/weekend storage.
• Update daily/weekly logs and files.
• Clean work environment and equipment, check charge level and batteries on forklift- charge as necessary.
• Complete final walk through at end of the day/shift to ensure all areas in the building are secure prior to locking up.

Key Skills for Success

Technical Skills

• Forklift operation
• Shipping and receiving processes
• Package tracking systems
• Mail and freight logistics
• Inventory and delivery coordination

Professional Skills

• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Professional communication
• Accountability
• Problem solving
• Customer service excellence

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization supporting the entire campus community.
• Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule with no overnight shifts.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Build leadership, logistics, and operations experience while mentoring others.
• Take on a dynamic role that combines physical activity, customer interaction, and problem-solving every day.

If you are dependable, organized, and enjoy delivering excellent service while working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Materials Handler I position.

Please note:

This position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8G1XX Materials Handler I

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

One year of experience which includes warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, distribution, delivery, logistics, mail services, or related operations.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport packages and materials weighing 25-50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, packing lists, work orders, and labels.
• Experience using computer systems for tracking, inventory, or package management.
• Please note: experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application. "See resume" will not be accepted.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to one (1) year (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using package tracking or logistics software such as QTrak.
• Experience working in a higher education, government, or large campus environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background check
• Pre-employment physical
• Pre-Employment drug screen
• Motor Vehicle Record check

APPEAL RIGHTS:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve atalentedstudent body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a community where our individual perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.