Materials Handler - Facilities Management

Materials Handler - Facilities Management

Company:
West Virginia University

Job Location:

Category:
Mail and Print Services

Type:
Full-Time

Description

The Facilities Management department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Materials Handler.

About the Opportunity:

Under direction of the Assistant Director and Supervisor or Lead this position will perform both receiving duties and mail service as outlined for the Health Sciences facility and Research Corporation.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Receive emergency materials, construction materials, research specialty items, grant funded items, essential supplies.
• Delivers materials, parts, tools, research equipment and safety equipment. Performs arranging, loading and storage of items warehoused. Posts all disbursements on database. Assesses condition of packages and containers for damages reporting any inconsistency. Operates warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, labeling devices, and other motorized/non-motorized equipment for pick up, delivery, and storing of materials.
• Updates processes and procedures as necessary regarding shipping and receiving operations. Completes assigned tasks for the day to day operation of the shipping and receiving area at the Health Sciences Center. Maintains Shipping and Receiving operating procedures. Initiates and completes administrative paperwork
• Coordinates and assign task for the day to day operation of the mail services at the Health Sciences Center. Retrieves mail from Federal Post Office for entire institution twice daily. Works with supervision to ensure area is covered during normal working hours.
• Develops and maintains Post Office procedures. Assists Supervisor and Lead while following mailing procedures and cross training in all areas of the operation.
• Handles administrative paperwork and works to improve customer service. Updates information on a daily basis on data bases recording daily and monthly transactions. Assists customers on understanding and following proper procedures regarding postal regulations, shipping requirements, and various University guidelines that may be appropriate.
• Ensures area remains secure during operating hours.
• Train newly assigned personnel.
• Attends safety training and other training as may be required.
• Records transactions in computerized database.
• Assures accuracy of data, tracking and documentation for entry records
• Follow environmental and safety regulations and act in compliance with Federal and State laws.

Pay Grade: 9

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8a-4p

Qualifications

• Must have a High School or GED.
• A minimum of six (6) months in the following:
  • Background in purchasing procedures and shipping. This experience is essential to be able to follow guidelines in the State system.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Mathematical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to tactfully deal with administrators, vendors, etc..
• Knowledge of building trades.
• Ability to understand of warehousing, shipping and mail services.
• Ability to follow orals and written instruction.
• Knowledge of simple accounting and inventory methods.
• Ability to utilize a computer.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills.
• Ability to organize, recognize, and itemize numerical items.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders for storage.
• Ability to operate forklift and similar equipment.
• Good eye to hand skills.

Requirements

• DOT Safety Training required within 6 months of hire date
• Fork Lift Training required within 6 months of hire date
• Pitney Bowes training within 6 months of hire date
• Driver's License required

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Mar 19, 2026

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time