Package Delivery Driver Jobs

Package Delivery Driver
7789BR
Finance & Administration
FMS Shipping & Receiving
Detailed
Facilities Management Services (FMS) is looking for a responsible Package Delivery Driver for prompt pickup and distribution of designated goods, materials and supplies for RIT departments across the university. On a daily basis, this position safely operates and maintains FMS vehicles and equipment in a manner that follows RIT safety and driving habits; provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; receives goods and supplies for all academic and administrative departments; ships outgoing goods via surface or express services; maintains organization of dock and warehouse area; and assists the Shipping & Receiving Foreman in daily operational needs.

• Serve as a backup for the Shipping & Receiving Assistant, Warehouse Assistant, and Shuttle Driver as needed.
• Drive FMS vehicles making prompt on-schedule deliveries and pick-ups while notifying management of any delays in the delivery schedule.
• Stewardship of the University property, equipment, and tools. This includes maintaining and operating heavy equipment (trucks, power jack, and forklift); reporting and recording any damage to vehicles, product, and/or equipment.
• Receive and deliver goods, materials and supplies to customers in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Prepare, organize, and prioritize deliveries.
  • Retrieve goods from departments that require shipping & special handling.
  • Verify packaging slip against purchase orders, and maintain shipping and receiving records, including electronic data entry.
  • Unload ground and freight deliveries, process purchase orders and sort items for delivery.
  • Act as a problem solver to the customer as required while making pick-ups and deliveries. Delivers customer feedback to Shipping & Receiving Foreman.
  • Drive FMS vehicles making prompt on-schedule deliveries and pick-ups while notifying management of any delays in the delivery schedule.
  • Maintain warehouse and dock organization, as well as workstation area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee Shipping & Receiving student employees-assign and train them on various jobs and tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Verify packaging slip against purchase orders, and maintain shipping and receiving records, including electronic data entry.
• Triage calls that come into Shipping & Receiving.
• Maintain warehouse and dock organization, as well as workstation area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Retrieve goods from departments that require shipping & special handling.
• Act as a problem solver to the customer as required while making pick-ups and deliveries. Delivers customer feedback to Shipping & Receiving Foreman.
• Unload ground and freight deliveries, process purchase orders and sort items for delivery.
• Prepare, organize, and prioritize deliveries.
• Move office equipment, furniture and machinery per project requests.

Department/College Description
The FMS department is a dynamic organization striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost-effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.
The FMS Shipping and Receiving team ensures that all incoming and outgoing packages are delivered promptly and efficiently. The department works with several different shipping companies in order to bring the best shipping service to our customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience operating various vehicles, including standard cars, large delivery trucks, and vans.
• Ability to lift, lower and carry packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including on-call and/or stand-by that could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, Institute emergencies, and times other than normal work schedules.
• 1-2 years truck driving experience plus receiving experience desirable.
• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledgeable and skilled in material handling equipment such as forklifts and power pallet jacks.
• Computer skills enabling use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Project Tracker, and other RIT and FMS computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a helpful, positive manner, both orally and in writing, with customers (students, staff, faculty, contractors, etc.).
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in assisting customers with problem resolution.

PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (please refer to page 4)

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 113H
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
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