Material Movement Specialist

Material Movement Specialist

Company: Liberty University

Job Location: Lynchburg, 24502

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: R0010463

The Material Movement Specialist is responsible for working in a team environment, exercising good judgment, and providing support and supplies to the University for Special Events and moving various items for a wide variety of university departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Movement Specialist I and II

• Deliver items to and from central receiving and the 12th Street storage facility.
• Perform office moves for various departments.
• Assist other departments of the university in moving items from one area to the other.
• Assist with the setup and tear down of university events as needed.
• Operate pallet jacks, other necessary machinery, and occasional forklift use for moving various materials. A forklift certification may be necessary, but the certification courses are provided by the University.
• Clean and assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

Material Movement Specialist Lead

• Proficiency in all functions and responsibilities of the Material Movement Specialists I and II
• Serve as a point of contact for escalations and questions related to material movement processes.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other departments to coordinate work and solve problems.
• Lead a team of material handlers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure productivity and adherence to safety standards.
• Lead and coordinate daily material movement activities, ensuring timely and accurate transfers of goods within the warehouse and to other departments or locations.
• Ensure proper documentation and system entry for all material movements, including inbound, outbound, and internal transfers.
• Help to oversee the care and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Movement Specialist Lead

• Lead a team of material handlers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure productivity and adherence to safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

Education and Experience

Material Movement Specialist I

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Material Movement Specialist II

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• At least 1-2 years of professional experience in a related field, such as material handling.

Material Movement Specialist Lead

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in a related field, such as material handling.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of 2 or 3 individuals.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills when required.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature, including challenges such as maneuvering large objects and pieces of furniture.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Frequently handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 125 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment for this position includes both indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor conditions are generally climate-controlled, well-lit, and feature a moderate noise level. Outdoor weather can be unpredictable, with varying temperatures throughout the year, including both hot and cold conditions, as this is a year-round position.

Time Type Full time

Location Onsite