Department – General Services
Job Title – Receiving Assistant
Purpose of Job
To assist the Receiving/Mail employees in their day-to-day job duties. This position
is required to be able to fill in for the regular full-time employee in the event
of sickness or vacation; they must be reliable and be able to work with little or
no supervision. They must also possess a helpful and cheerful attitude, as they will
come in contact with students, faculty, and staff. The hours are 9:00 – 4:00 Monday
– Friday. A car for transportation to Sentry Dr. is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collection of daily mail and packages from the U.S. Post Office.
Sorting, recording and inspecting of all incoming materials
Distribution of mail and packages to dorms, apartments, houses, administrative and
academic offices.
Secure signatures for packages
Track and locate misplaced packages
Fill and distribute work orders, along with rotating inventorying stock.
Loading, unloading freight and materials which is completed either by hand or powered
equipment. Students must be trained on safe and proper use of equipment.
Delivery of first class, and bulk mail to the U.S. Post Office
Job Qualifications
Time management
Attention to detail: Must be precise and neat when recording information.
Excellent organizational skills
Must be able to lift 70 pounds on a regular basis
Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather
Problem solving skills
Good attendance
Trustworthy
Valid driver's license and good driving skills.
Completion of the university's driving program required
