Distribution Specialist at The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas

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Job Description:

Posting Number:

S05858P


Position Title:

Distribution Specialist


UTSystem Title:

Distribution Specialist


Department:

Business Services


Location:

Arlington


Job Family:

Administrative Support


Position Status:

Full-time


Work Hours:

Standard


Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.


Open to:

External and Internal


Salary:

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $40,000


Duration:

Funding expected to continue


Pay Basis:

Monthly


Benefits Eligible:

Yes


Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.


https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits




To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:


https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php


University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.


Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100
. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.


Job Summary:

Assists with the daily operating procedures of Distribution Services. The job duties include but are not limited to: receipt and delivery of all campus mail and freight, event set-up's, surplus pick-ups, auction set-ups, campus shredding, furniture moves and contract postal unit support.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist with the scheduling and fulfilling of freight deliveries, internal moves, event set-ups, deliveries, and disposal/re-purposing of surplus items.* Assist with surplus pick-ups, work orders, deliveries and disposal/re-purposing of surplus items and surplus auctions.* Handle incoming freight deliveries for Property Management.* Research shipping and receiving information and accurately enter data into the internal tracking system.* Assist with the document destruction and hard drive shredding process, scheduling, storage, and transfer of material to the vendor.* Maintain and establish effective relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.* Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures for proper handling of incoming assets, accurate documentation of information for UT-Share input and communication with the encryption department and OIT.* Provides support for Mail Services and the UC Post Office in processing mail according to USPS standards with accuracy in all phases of the process.* Performs all other duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications:



  • High School graduation or equivalent with two (2) years of warehouse experience.

  • One (1) year of forklift experience.


Preferred Qualifications:



  • Prior people management experience, including solid competencies in talent identification and development, coaching and mentoring.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



  • Analytical skills and knowledge necessary to identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvements based on a solid understanding of the business and competitive landscape and market trends


CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.


EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.


ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu
.


Number of Vacancies:

1


Minimum Number of References Required:

3


Maximum Number of References Accepted:

3


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.


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