Depauw University Greencastle , IN 46135
Posted 1 week ago
DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position will remain open until filled.
Please go to University Profile for more information about DePauw.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for all operational aspect of the Campus Mail Center, Student Post Office, and Campus Warehouse. These three functional areas include campus mail and parcel services and campus inventory management that support the university with material inventory, procurement, purchasing, liquidation, and mail/parcel pickup and delivery. The position provides support to the Facilities Operations Business Manager in administrative tasks such as issuance of purchase orders, invoice processing, inventory filing, reporting and other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Picking up mail at the US Post Office, sorting mail for delivery, and delivering mail on campus
Processing of the mail
Receiving and scanning parcels/packages into the Tracking System that electronically notifies students of the delivery
Loading student mailboxes
Preparing bulk mailings in compliance with USPS regulations
Shipping packages
Responding to a job request from an office and helping with their mailing needs
Working with offices to obtain what they need for a planned mailing project
Paying Federal Express bills and other office bills on a timely basis
Ordering supplies for the office machines and supplies for mailing
The ability to periodically supervise and instruct student workers employed in the Mail Center and the Student Post Office on the handling and processing of mailings, both inbound and outbound
The ability to operate all mail processing equipment
Maintaining and driving the mail vehicle
Assisting customers with warehouse inventory needs
Ordering, receiving, stocking, and issuing of inventory from the warehouse
Performing inventory audits
Data entry to ensure warehouse inventory is maintained at the appropriate stock level
Staging of inventory and non-inventory materials for maintenance work orders
Using the Inventory and Work Management systems effectively to perform necessary inventory management and materials staging functions
Providing excellent customer service via written and verbal communications
Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Judgment
The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience: Experience with USPS rules and regulations is preferred. Minimum six months to one-year prior experience in a mailroom setting is preferred. Prior warehouse operation experience is preferred. Experience using CMMS and inventory management software is preferred.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiencies and associated skill set. Proficiency with G-Mail, Google, Microsoft Office. Ability to process Excel spreadsheets, Mail Merge documents, import and export data files, etc., required.
Ability to learn various software support programs associated with mail duties, inventory management, and work management.
Communication/Language: Basic: Ability to read, listen to and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid US driver's license required. Must be able to achieve a forklift operator certification.
Other Requirements
This position requires self-initiative and good independent judgment.
Being familiar with USPS postal regulations and the postal equipment used to process mailings is absolutely imperative for this position to be functional.
Must be able to stand and walk daily in course of performing duties (sorting mall, delivering mail, picking up mail, processing, etc.)
Must be able to push/pull large postal APC units, mail carts, and inventory materials, daily (inside and outside of buildings)
Must be able to lift/carry mail tubs and trays frequently (generally in association with bulk mailings)
Must be able to assemble mailings for processing (good hand/eye dexterity and coordination)
Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow, rain, ice, heat, etc.)
Having the ability to do minor repairs or adjustments to the mail machines and associated equipment also desirable.
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must be able to access inventory materials from overhead storage areas
Must be a team player (shared responsibilities)
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be creative in looking at alternative solutions and methods to streamline processing and handling of mail
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