Material Handler I

The University of Southern California (USC) department of Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) is seeking a Material Handler I to join its team.

The Work You Will Do

The Material Handler I receives, processes and delivers incoming orders and/or packs and ships outgoing orders.  Transfers materials from storage area to ordering department and/or relocates materials within storage area.  Makes pickups and deliveries, as required.

The Material Handler I:

• Transfers materials from stockroom, warehouse or other storage facility to ordering department and/or relocates materials within storage facility, as assigned. May be required to use hand truck, forklift, hoist, motorized conveyor or other material handling equipment.

• Accepts incoming shipments upon arrival at dock. Removes merchandise from belt and moves it to appropriate area of stockroom, if required.

• Verifies merchandise shipments received against purchase orders, packing slips and/or waybills. Checks order for completeness and possible damage.

• Logs shipments, completes and forwards paperwork in a timely manner, as assigned. Files paperwork, as assigned.

• Matches prices on invoices, prices merchandise, if applicable.

• Processes orders for delivery. Loads and delivers merchandise to department, sales floor, or other designated location.

• Picks up and delivers materials across campus, as assigned.

• Prepares, packs and ships all outgoing merchandise (including returns) according to department procedures.

• Maintains general order and cleanliness of area, including removal of trash, as assigned.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Material Handler I meets the following preferred qualifications:

• 6-12 months of related experience

• Material handling experience

All candidates for the position of Material Handler I must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School or equivalent

• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

• 0-6 months of related experience

About USC FPM

FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management Services) is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this diverse group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC and FPM core values. FPM values employee recognition, accountability, collaboration, respect, and trust.

Come and join the FPM team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence. Apply today!

Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience:
0 – 6 Months