Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degrees

Insurance starts on first day

Generous Paid Time Off

Additional benefits info link

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk in the Warehouse Operations division. This role blends physical warehouse tasks with administrative duties, including processing and delivering campus mail and packages.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate a forklift (certification within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years minimum experience in receiving/distribution docks, warehousing, or related environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with university staff, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Receive campus, US, certified, freight, and vendor mail and packages.
• Complete documentation and inspect items for damages.
• Maintain records of parcels and certified mail received.
• Sort mail and packages by department/building/recipient.
• Deliver mail within buildings and to campus mail routes.
• Operate pallet jack and/or forklift as needed for warehouse duties.
• Maintain knowledge of USPS mailing and packaging regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk

City: Fort Wayne

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk in our Warehouse Operations division. This position performs physical warehouse duties and administrative duties. The pay for this position is $16.00/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Receives campus mail, US mail, certified mail, freight items, UPS, FedEx and other vendor items
• Complete documentation, inspect for damages and store as required.
• Maintain records of incoming parcels and certified mail received.
• Sort mail, packages, etc. by departments, buildings and individuals to whom the mail is addressed.
• Deliver mail to proper location within the buildings.
• Pick-up campus mail, US mail, and packages from departments and deliver to proper location to be picked up and delivered by campus mail truck drivers.
• Inspect freight items to determine if they are acceptable and notify authorities of damages.
• Maintain records of incoming parcels and certified mail received.
• Pick up USPS mail and packages by 9:30am, daily from the Hazelwood USPS Branch. Return to campus to sort these packages and mail for delivery with morning mail routes.
• Perform assorted warehousing duties involving use of pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Operate postage machine.
• Maintain knowledge of USPS mailing and packaging regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years minimum - combination of the following: Working around receiving/distribution docks and scheduling delivery routes, warehousing and/or surplus property environment, scrapping operations, retail sales, cash/credit/debit card handling, mail and package delivery, computer knowledge, furniture, lab equipment delivery and removal, customer service.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to deal professionally with university staff, faculty, students as well as outside vendors and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor.
• Computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet, data entry and basic math.
• Must be able to obtain (and maintain) forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to safely operate assorted university delivery vehicles (service vans, box trucks, Kubota trucks, forklifts, etc.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift or move up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to work outdoors in temps ranging from the upper 90 degrees to below freezing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt