Material Handler II, Housing

USC Auxiliary Services, one of the largest divisions at The University of Southern California, is focused on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit our campuses each day.  Through our innovative services, our six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience for future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors alike. Auxiliary Services works tirelessly to welcome all visitors into the Trojan family. We are driven to succeed by our commitment to uphold our unifying values.

We are seeking a Material Handler II to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will receive, process, store, transfer, and deliver materials and/or pack and ship outgoing orders. In addition, responsibilities include reviewing inventory levels, and ordering stock, as needed. You will assist with pickups and deliveries, as required. As needed, you will also train and lead other employees performing work of a similar nature.

The Accountabilities:

• Transfers materials from stockroom, warehouse or other storage facility to ordering department and/or relocates materials within storage facility, as assigned. May be required to use hand truck, forklift, hoist, motorized conveyor o rother material handling equipment.
• Accepts incoming shipments upon arrival at dock. Removes merchandise from belt and moves it to appropriate area of stockroom and/or sales floor, if required.
• Examines records such as purchase orders, packing slips, waybills, logs, etc., to ensure completeness of all incoming shipments and accuracy of records.
• Maintains current inventory records of materials in stockroom and on order. Prepares inventory reports and distributes to appropriate personnel.
• Matches prices on invoices, prices merchandise, if applicable.
• Processes orders for delivery. Loads and delivers merchandise to department, sales floor, or other designated location.
• Picks up and delivers materials across campus, as assigned.
• Prepares, packs and ships all outgoing merchandise (including returns) according to department procedures.
• Maintains general order and cleanliness of area, including removal of trash, as assigned.
• Trains and leads lower-level employees in performing similar work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The Qualifiers:

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: One year. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience.

Minimum Field of Expertise:

• Shipping/receiving/delivery.
• Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

What We Prefer:

Preferred Qualifications: Two years' experience

The Trojan Family Rewards:

USC’s Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:

• Tuition assistance for you and your family
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options
• 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC
• 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
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The hourly rate for this position is $25.00.When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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