Sr. Mail Courier

Organization

Coordinates and performs shipping and receiving functions following established standards.

DUTIES: 

• Manages the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Receives, inspects, records, and logs materials into inventory system.
• Accepts and signs for orders. 
• Coordinates invoicing statements, inventory counts and various reports.
• Delivers supplies and/or materials using university vehicles, including moving and/or lifting of equipment.
• Reviews requests for materials, supplies, equipment and preparing appropriate paperwork. 
• Monitors shipping materials, processing and storage of incoming shipments, supplies inventory and merchandise returns.
• Assists with planning and evaluation of sorting procedures, delivery schedules and mail routes.
• Maintains filing systems. 
• Assists customers with problems or complaints.
• Maintains good working relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Job Location

Required Education: High school diploma or GED, AND: 

• 12 months experience in shipping and receiving.

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
• Ability to operate a forklift or other moving equipment

Certifications:

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes

Departmental Preferences:

Previous mailing or USPS mail handling experience. 

Cash handling experience.

Customer service experience.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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Organization: Post Office (Union & Student)
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 11, 2024