Job Title
Materials Handling Worker - Full-Time (Temporary)
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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Position Details
Supply Chain Operations invites qualified applicants to apply for a 6 – 9-month (35 hours/week) term position of a Materials Handling Worker to start immediately.
NOTE: A strong internal incumbent will be applying for the position.
Reporting to the Shipper/Receiver, the Material Handler is responsible for managing and distributing the daily stream of mail and freight to all areas of campus.
Responsibilities:
As one of two material handling workers, this person will be responsible but not limited to the following:
- Receive incoming freight shipments and enter data into the computer and validate against purchase orders
- Distribute all mail and freight to locations across campus
- Off Campus Pick up and deliveries
- Ensure all University Safety Policies and protocols are being adhered to on and off campus
- Day to day clerical duties may include but not limited to filing documents, scanning and completing incident reports
- Represent the University in a professional manner both on and off campus
- Assisting with disposal of surplus goods
- As well as any other duties that are considered relevant to the position
The University offers a competitive wage and an additional 2% in lieu of benefits since this is a temporary position. The standard workday is 7-hours with minimal overtime when required. This position is classified under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Position Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a High School diploma with 1 – 2 years in a delivery Driver or similar position and proven ability to maintain relationships with customers and the general public. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant should be physically fit as the job requires times of heavy lifting (22.6kg/50lbs or more), pushing/pulling of carts/freight and long periods of walking are all daily components of the job. The Applicant should also have strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
Preference will be given to those applicants with experience with forklift operation, warehouse/stores operation, computer software (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, ERP), and other related equipment. Experience in a warehouse or stores type operation would be considered an asset.
Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$3,149.00 - $3,476.00 monthly
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$3,149.00 - $3,803.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 4)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
AUPE
Position Category