Materials Handler I (Multiple Positions)
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Posting Number req23465
Department Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services
Department Website Link https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights University Facility Services is now recruiting to fill a Material Handler I position for our warehouse. This position participates in work related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. The UFS Warehouse is the central repository for all supplies University Facility Services needs to clean and maintain our campus.UFS employs just over 600 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus-keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities moving through the campus.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing, stockroom, or warehouse environments.
- Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
- Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
- Orders or purchases standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits
- Review order sheets based on customer orders and pull the right materials for each order; wrap materials and put them on a delivery truck.
- Transport high dollar cost equipment, supplies, and materials to customers; secure cargo properly and safely with weight evenly distributed.
- Work closely with the Material Control Manager to monitor supply levels and submit purchasing recommendations on a regular basis.
- Unload delivery trucks and make sure that each incoming delivery matches the purchase order.
- Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper to rectify; complete paperwork required for documentation.
- Assist with on-the-job training to employees and resolve problems utilizing knowledge of receiving/stock operations.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
- Perform vehicle inspection as required by Federal and Arizona State Law; ensure proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.
- Ability to lift/move/transport loads of up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
- Knowledge of record keeping practices.
- Knowledge of safety practices.
- Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.
- Skill in operating forklift or other materials handling equipment.
- Operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas skills.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Ability to drive according to the University
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience driving cargo vans/vehicles.
- Prior warehouse experience.
- Experience working on a college/university campus.
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 2
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .
Career Stream and Level OC1
Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates HR-Client-UFSD_PBCF@arizona.edu
Open Date 7/22/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
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