This position is responsible for daily delivery of packages and palletized goods and equipment to the Iowa State University community. This is a physical position that involves climbing stairs along with lifting and carrying packages daily. The successful individual will have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. This person will need to make sound judgements, have a sense of urgency, and provide high-level customer service. They will perform as a laborer when not driving in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate will possess the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to warehousing and delivery work; the ability to perform heavy manual labor; and the ability to work in a varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Delivery experience; specifically within package and freight delivery

• Warehouse receiving experience

• Experience using electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and computers

• Experience using forklifts and electric pallet jacks

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads work order to determine materials to be transported.

• Consults with person responsible for materials to be hauled in order to determine special needs.

• Verifies load with suppliers against order request.

• Loads and unloads cargo including hazardous materials or sensitive instrument.

 • Secures cargo using chains, rubberized straps, padding to prevent damage.

• Assembles furniture or exhibits.

• Services vehicles, both interior and exterior, including cleaning and washing with power equipment, refueling, and other minor items of vehicle maintenance as required.

 • Performs as a Laborer when not driving.

• Responds to calls for emergency service, including snow removal, as required.

 • May require occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and communicate orally.

• Ability to operate moving equipment such as pallet movers and forklifts.

• Ability to make sounds judgments and decisions.

• Ability to safely operate and insure proper maintenance of vehicles.

• Knowledge of proper loading/securing techniques for specialized cargo.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing operation of state vehicles.

• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.