Receiving & Distribution Spec2

Inside Higher Ed; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 20,320 - 28,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A public university in Augusta, Georgia, is looking for an individual to coordinate records management activities, ensuring compliance with retention schedules. Responsibilities include responding to customer requests, assisting with inventory, and managing the delivery of supplies across campus. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in a related area. Benefits include health insurance and a tuition assistance program after 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in related area.
• Ability to achieve department goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse operation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in special inventory of materials.
• Respond to customer requests in a professional manner.
• Receive and verify shipments against purchase orders.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Warehouse operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Job Details

Job ID: 294934

Location: Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Days/M-F | Pay Band: 5 | Salary Minimum: $17.88/hour | Recruitment Period: 2/17/26 – Until Filled

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating the records management activities of the entire university. Ensures compliance with BOR retention and destruction schedules. Provides support to Receiving & Distribution in receipts, verification, storage, issuance, and delivery of various supplies for the institution.

Responsibilities

• Property Control: Assist in special inventory of materials. Maintain clean and orderly conditions in assigned areas. Identify assets to be tagged and liaison with the Property Control team to initiate the tagging process.
• Administrative: Respond to customers' requests in a professional, helpful, and timely manner in person, email or telephone.
• Receiving and Distribution: Receive, unpack shipments, and verify contents against purchase orders and invoices. Record receiving reports on all merchandise. Prepare reports concerning shortages and damaged materials received. Store material according to established procedures and follow up with departments on delivery. Generate storeroom issued documents using computers, printer hardware and interdepartmental developed software.
• Equipment Control: Operate light or medium weight trucks and equipment to pick up and deliver materials and supplies according to priority or need or predetermined schedule. Load and unload trucks by hand or forklift. Transport and transfer supplies and equipment from warehouse to departments all over campus.
• Other: Recommend the ordering of equipment, materials, and supplies that are needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization and 1+ years of experience in related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in an administrative area or related field.
• Materials Management, Warehouse, and logistical experience beneficial.

Abilities / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to achieve department and organizational goals.
• Ability to use forklift, pallet jacks, carts, etc. and to move furniture and other equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of Asset Management, Supply Management and common sense.
• Must be able to drive vans and pick‑up trucks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Warehouse operation skills.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Benefits may include health insurance, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees may be eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• Applicable positions may require a credit check for positions of trust and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report from the Department of Motor Vehicles for the top candidates. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to highlight relevant experience and skills. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=294934&PostingSeq=1

Contact 706-721-9365 if you need further assistance.