Shipping and Receiving Processor

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Processor to manage mail/packaging for campus units. You will receive, sort, and route mail and packages for students, faculty, staff, and departments, and handle arrivals from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carriers.

You will create shipping labels, input shipment data, scan items, and maintain tracking records while operating postage meters and related equipment. Strong attention to detail and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Academic credential shows ability to follow procedures and support mail operations.
• Proven accuracy in handling mail and packages with attention to detail.
• Experience in a mailroom, warehouse, or postal services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, process, and distribute mail and packages for students, faculty, staff, and departments.
• Process carrier shipments (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL) per university procedures.
• Create shipping labels, enter shipment data, scan packages, and track items.
• Operate postage meters, scanners, scales, label printers, and related equipment.
• Provide customer service and assist with shipping questions.
• Verify, organize, and distribute packages to mailboxes and smart lockers.
• Maintain records and assist with missing or misdirected mail tracking.
• Keep a clean, secure work area and protect confidentiality of mail data.
• Follow university, postal, and safety procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipping software

Postage meters

Job description

The JSU Postal Department is accepting applications for its Shipping and Receiving Processor position.

• Receive, sort, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages for students, faculty, staff, and University departments.
• Process USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carrier shipments in accordance with university procedures.
• Create shipping labels, enter shipment information, scan packages, and maintain accurate tracking records.
• Operate postage meters, scanners, scales, label printers, shipping software, and other postal equipment.
• Provide customer service and assist students, faculty, staff, and departments with shipping and package-related questions.
• Verify, organize, and distribute packages to designated mailboxes, package areas, and smart lockers.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with tracking missing, damaged, returned, or misdirected mail and packages.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work area while protecting the confidentiality of mail and package information.
• Follow all University, Postal, carrier, safety, and security procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Postal Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in shipping, receiving, mailroom, warehouse, postal services, logistics, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, package handling, and mail processing.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain information in computer systems and shipping software.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to operate or learn shipping equipment, postage meters, scanners, label printers, package scales, and related technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to sort, process, track, and distribute a high volume of mail and packages.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull packages and mail weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, departments, vendors, and delivery carriers.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing packages, mail, shipping labels, tracking information, and departmental shipments.