Warehouse Worker - Distribution Services

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Worker performs work involving the collecting, sorting, and delivering of campus mail, United States Postal Service mail, residence hall mail, courier packages, freight and other materials for the campus. The position performs cashiering functions and assists with seasonal storage programs.

Department Summary

Strategic Business Services is a department within the Administration & Finance Division responsible for Procure-to-Pay; including Procurement, Distribution Services, and Payment Services. Distribution Services is responsible for mail, parcel, and freight distribution for the campus, including mail and parcel distribution for on-campus student residents.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of warehouse and mail handling practices including safety, item identification, warehouse procedures and postal regulations, identifying and notating damages and short counts, keeping and maintenance of receiving/delivery records including the use of handheld scanners and desktop workstations to obtain and store records.
• Ability to teach and apply safe methods of moving heavy materials and equipment including the operation of powered material handling equipment
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to organize, plan and provide lead work direction work to student employees.

Education and Experience

• One year of experience assisting in the receipt, storage, or issuance of materials from a centralized stockroom or warehouse, including some experience in the operation of fork lift trucks or similar power-operated materials handling equipment.
• Prospective applicants who do not have the experience listed may be considered eligible based on other evidence of meeting the above minimum qualifications.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Obtain Cal Poly Defensive and Risk Management Forklift Training Operation Class permit within the first three months in this position. 

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,964 - $52,680 per year

Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 per year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

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