Athletics Shipping & Receiving Technician

Position Introduction:

The role of the Athletics Shipping/Receiving Tech is to perform daily duties assigned by the director that are both scheduled and unscheduled. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the shipment and receipt of all athletics product and supplies, promptly unloading trucks and sort deliveries, maintain accurate daily delivery logs, ensure products are delivered to correct departmental staff, arrange and setup outbound shipping for athletics department, assistance with game day operations and event setup as required.

Additionally, the Shipping/Receiving Tech must demonstrate personal accountability, including
(1) compliance with the compliance staff directives and (2) adherence to Athletics Department and University policies as well as NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Receiving and Distributing Departmental Deliveries
  • Manages the receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of athletics materials, supplies, and equipment
  • Accepts and signs for athletics deliveries
  • Delivers supplies and/or materials using university vehicles, including moving and/or lifting of equipment
• Events
  • Assist with event set-up and breakdow
• Collaboration
  • Collaborates with facilities/maintenance staff to implement and maintain facility services and processes related to shipping and receiving
• Material Procurement 
  • Gather departmental quotes and ensure order fulfillment while also maintaining good working relationships with vendors and service providers
  • Assists supervisor with establishing a proper material inventory and filing system
• Planning
  • Develops long and short-range maintenance plans/programs, delivering sorting procedures, delivery schedules, and mail routes for the purpose of ensuring that university resources are effectively used
• Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
• General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to supervise

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motion
  • Lift weight up to 50 lbs
  • Frequent moving, pulling, and carrying of non-uniform objects
  • Must be able to determine the condition of items by sight
• Environment:
  • Exposure to extreme temperature changes

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Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 12 months experience in shipping and receiving.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date      
• Forklift operator license (may be required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date)

Department Preferences:

• 24 months of experience in shipping or receiving     
• Ability to operate a forklift or other moving equipment