Shipping And Receiving Assistant

The California State University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 38,836 - 56,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

CalPERS retirement

Sick leave

Vacation time

15 paid holidays

Education fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Assistant to manage the purchase, receipt, storage, inventory, issue, and delivery of materials and supplies. The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, strong customer service, and capability with material handling equipment in a high-volume environment.

The position is full-time, on-site at Fresno and includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year of experience assisting in the receipt, storage, or issuance of materials from a centralized stockroom or warehouse, including some experience in the operation of forklift, trucks or similar power-operated materials handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing, receipt, storage, inventory, issue and delivery of materials and supplies.
• Operate powered materials handling equipment and delivery trucks.
• Maintain accurate records and documents for receipts and deliveries.
• Contribute to high-volume service orders with meticulous documentation and customer service.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

Job description

Job no: 560461
Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $3,480per month (Step 1).

The salary range for this classification is $3,480 -$5,069per month.

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Shipping & Receiving Assistant performs work involving the purchase, receipt, checking, storage, inventory, issue, and delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies; uses powered or non-powered materials handling equipment and delivery trucks; and prepares and/or files forms associated with receipt, purchasing, and delivery of goods. Confirms and documents that service orders are completed. This role emphasizes managing a high-pressure, high-volume of material and service orders, with a focus on meticulous documentation, superior customer service, and strong technical skills.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment used in purchasing, receiving, storing, packing, and shipping materials and supplies.
• General knowledge of methods of taking inventories and maintaining inventory records
• Match names and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Keep records and make reports.
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
• Make arithmetic computations.
• Operate powered materials handling equipment.
• Apply safe methods of moving heavy supplies and equipment.
• Perform manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and promote a positive, service-oriented, collegial work environment with a variety of individuals.
• Effectively organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience

• One year of experience assisting in the receipt, storage, or issuance of materials from a centralized stockroom or warehouse, including some experience in the operation of forklift, trucks or similar power-operated materials handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with a department CMMS database.

Department Summary

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by August 10, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at [phone].

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety ActNotification

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at [e-mail] .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent [e-mail] .

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: Jul 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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