Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk

IPFW; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degree for a/

Insurance starts on first day of work

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is hiring a full-time on-site Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk in our Warehouse Operations division in Fort Wayne, IN. The role blends physical warehouse duties with administrative tasks and offers a pay of $16.00/hr.

Hours are Weekdays, 8am-4pm, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth. Responsibilities include receiving and sorting mail, maintaining parcel records, operating pallet jacks or forklifts, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years in receiving/distribution, warehousing, or related duties.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Forklift certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive campus mail and vendor items.
• Sort mail by department and building.
• Deliver mail inside buildings.
• Maintain parcel records and inspect for damages.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of USPS packaging rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

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.
• Hours of operation: Weekdays, 8am-4pm.

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