Join Purdue University Fort Wayne: (Modified) We are currently seeking a 1 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