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Lamar University
  • Position Number: 2168129
  • Location: Beaumont, TX
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Materials Expediter 499449

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 20112072

Department: Logistical Support

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
  • The purpose of this position is to transfer inventory in the system from one location to another. This is accomplished by distributing materials and supplies around campus, logging, packing, and delivering packages and surplus items. Other duties include operating a forklift and motorized pallet jacks, maintaining inventory of supplies, and cleaning materials, picking up items off campus, and performing other duties as assigned.
  • Incumbents exercise decision making and independent judgement due to the broad requirements of the materials handling operation. Expediters may be responsible for items in high volume, of a high dollar amount. Incumbents are expected to handle fragile equipment, supplies and hazardous materials, such as chemicals or gases, when necessary. Expediters ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and promote workplace safety.

    Major Essential Job Functions: (HR calculation)
  • Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
  • Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, stores, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received. Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
  • Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items. May trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery documents.
  • May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
  • Operates material handling equipment such as dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • Transports high technology, high dollar cost equipment, laboratory supplies, office supplies, furniture, and hazardous materials to customers; secures cargo properly and safely with weight evenly distributed.
  • Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
  • Conducts annual physical inventory.
  • Develops and maintains a positive service orientation.
    Secondary Essential Job Functions (HR calculation)
  • Interact professionally with departmental members and coworkers from other organizational units of the University and the general public.

  • Focus on Customer Service:
    * Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.) * Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response. * Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department. * If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request. * Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner. * Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

    Other Duties as Assigned:
    Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Minimum Education Required:
    Work requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

    Minimum Experience Required:
    One (1) year experience. Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Work requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four (4) years of high school or equivalency.

    Certification(s) Required:
    Forklift Operators License; Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

    Key Competencies:
    Awareness of commercial shipping methods and procedures.
    Knowledge of receiving, tracking, and distributing materials, supplies, and equipment that includes knowledge of automated or computerized system operations.
    Knowledge of safety practices.
    Knowledge of the equipment and materials common to mail processing assignments.
    Skill in postal or warehouse methods and procedures including sorting, checking, counting, and verifying numbers.
    Skill in records maintenance involving receiving, stocking and delivery of goods.
    Skill in the use of equipment and materials common to shipping and receiving.

    Physical Requirements:
    Requires strenuous physical work of lifting, pushing or pulling of objects.
    o Over 100 lbs. occasionally,
    o 50-100 lbs. frequently
    o up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

    Job Conditions:
    Works in both a warehouse and an office environment.
    General air-conditioned environment, but occasional exposure to cold and heat; occasional exposure to wet/dry environment; occasional exposure to noise and vibrations;
    Normal physical hazards office environment; occasional exposure to fumes/dust/odors

    Lamar Expectation of Quality:
    Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.


    Preferred Qualifications:


    Security Sensitive Statement:
    This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.


    Salary: $20,328

    Work Hours:

    Posting Date: 02/25/2021

    Close Date: 3/4/2021

    Open Until Filled: No

    Special Instructions:


    To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

    Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.





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