Agency

Department

What We Want

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can effectively prioritize competing demands, maintain exceptional accuracy, and consistently meet daily and hourly deadlines. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and dependable, with the ability to manage high-volume workflows, process rush orders with urgency, and coordinate shipments through carriers such as USPS, Amazon, and FedEx. We value individuals who are safety-conscious, committed to customer service, and proactive in maintaining organized operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment when operating around warehouse equipment, consistently follows established safety protocols, and contributes to a culture of efficiency, accuracy, and teamwork at the University Press.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $16.33/hourly.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.   

Other Requirements and Factors: The position is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

 Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience with inventory maintenance, control and audits.
• Experience with processing freight pick-ups.
• Experience with mail delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of forklift operations.
  Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in hot and/or cold warehouse conditions without climate control.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to work in severe temperature environments.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Operational and Daily Duties - Opens warehouse and shipping room; 8am & 5pm. Maintains, and issues a wide variety of books, supplies, materials, and tools and assists in maintaining the storeroom inventory at the University Press. Delivers daily campus mail to Press customer service unit for processing and ensure outgoing mail is picked up. Sorts, prioritizes, pulls, packs and ships daily group orders and any additional orders as they come in throughout the day. Ensures that rush orders are handled the same day.
  Prepares required documents for incoming & outgoing freight. Assists in processing returns in Naviga (fulfillment & inventory system), checks books for any damage, noting, completing required form(s), takes photos of any damage and restocks inventory. Ensures compliance with safety and operational standards in all warehouse activities.
• Receiving and Inventory Management - Assists with management of warehouse inventory, including restocking. Receives and positions incoming inventory, including off-loading and inspection of all freight received or distributes to addressee. Prepares required documents for incoming & outgoing freight. Assists with internal inventory inquiries. Participates in preparing and conducting physical inventories.

Who We Are

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.