Materials Handler I (Driver)

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Recreation Benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona seeks a Materials Handler I (Driver) at the Tucson campus to perform shipping, receiving, storage, and delivery of materials across university facilities. The role includes handling high-value and hazardous items, with shifts across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Non-exempt, full-time, 40 hours per week, with comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include stocking, inventory management, timely deliveries, and cooperation with buyers and units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock warehouse with products from outside vendors and returns from units.
• Ensure proper rotation of products based on receipt or expiration dates.
• Fill orders based on requests.
• Deliver orders to units on schedule.
• Check invoices against receiving sheets.
• Dates all products and maintains accurate stock levels.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.

Skills

Automated system operations

Safety practices

Handling perishable products

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Materials Handler I (Driver)

Department: Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link: Student Unions

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Materials Handler I performs manual and clerical duties related to the shipping, receiving, inspection, storage, issuance, and delivery of a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. Delivers orders to various locations across campus. Incumbents may be responsible for a higher volume of inventory, higher-dollar-value items, and/or oversight of one or more designated areas. Incumbents are expected to handle high-value and fragile equipment or supplies, as well as hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary.

Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stocks warehouse with products from outside vendors and returns from units.
• Ensures proper rotation of products based on receipt or expiration dates.
• Fills orders based on requests.
• Communicates shortages, out-of-stock items, mis-picks, and other inventory issues to the buyer.
• Informs the buyer of mistakes and shortages.
• Checks the quality of products received and inspects produce.
• Checks invoices against receiving sheets.
• Dates all products.
• Places items on carts.
• Delivers orders to units in a timely manner according to schedule.
• Delivers direct-ship products.
• Receives and returns items not in food service.
• Puts produce away and takes daily inventory.
• Informs units if their orders are incorrect.
• Obtains cover sheets from the buyer.
• Retrieves computer-generated cover sheets.
• Checks invoices against cover sheets.
• Takes paperwork to the office upon completion.
• Opens and closes the receiving area.
• Orders items through the buyer and provides daily stock levels.
• Cleans the dock and receiving area.
• Greets and serves customers in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Provides suggestions and input to the supervisor.
• Actively solves problems whenever possible.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operations.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Knowledge of proper handling and storage of perishable products.
• Skill in operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to occasionally transport or move up to 60 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more

Rate of Pay

$16.50-$18.75

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

2

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC1

Job Family

Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function

Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1