What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Worker position at Georgia College & State University?
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom
Job Summary
This position reports to the Central Receiving Coordinator and will will assist the Coordinator and assistant with the delivery of freight and packages to the campus and assist in clerical work. Sorts, inspects, logs, receives and delivers packages and other items to campus departments and offices. Will Occasionally receive purchase orders into PeopleSoft system. Will operate a forklift to unload freight or load freight for returns. Delivery worker will operate a forklift, golf cart and state vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Receives, inspects, and files documentation for packages and freight received
- Operates forklift to load and unload freight
- Sorts, inspects, logs, receives, and delivers packages and other items to campus departments and offices
- Assists the Central Receiving Coordinator and assistant with the delivery of freight and packages to the campus
- Operates a forklift, golf cart, and state vehicle for deliveries
Other - 8
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assist Moving Services as needed to move furniture/equipment and set/breakdown events
Warehouse and Equipment Management - 2
- Keeps work area and warehouse orderly, clean, and safe
- Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies
Administrative & Customer Service - 30
- Performs duties such as answering telephones and preparing mail correspondences
- Once trained, assist in receiving assets in the financial system
- Works with internal and external customers
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; AND at least one year of experience
Required Experience
One year of related delivery worker experience to include the handling and care of packages
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Forklift certified.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to drive a forklift.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to be trained to effectively assist in receiving assets in GCSU's financial system.
SKILLS
Basic Computer Skills
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- DMV
- Drug Screening
