STEPS Shipping Support

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a STEPS Shipping Support to use standard office and shipping supplies to prepare, organize, and package paper documents and binders for shipment.

Responsibilities include handling envelopes, binders up to 1.5 inches thick, and shipping boxes in various sizes, as well as ensuring accurate packing lists and freight labels.

The role supports efficient shipping operations in a university setting, with shift Monday–Friday and varying hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and package paper documents and binders for shipment.
• Handle envelopes, binders up to 1.5 inches thick, and shipping boxes in various sizes.
• Maintain shipping documentation such as packing lists and freight labels.

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift

Mon – Fri, Hours will vary.

Job Summary

The STEPS Shipping Support will use standard office and shipping supplies, including staplers, paper clips, paper cutters, tape dispensers, copiers, and small carts or dollies for moving materials.

The position involves preparing, organizing, and packaging paper documents and binders for shipment. Materials include envelopes, binders up to 1.5 inches thick, and shipping boxes in various sizes.

The work also requires careful attention to shipping documentation, such as packing lists and freight labels. Duties include collating documents, packaging materials, and preparing shipments using common supplies such as cardboard, paper, plastic, tape, labels, markers, and Tyvek packaging materials.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

n/a

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please detail any previous experience you have in coordinating shipping and receiving efforts.

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