Materials Management Assistant Position Available In Sumter, Georgia

Materials Management Assistant
Georgia Southwestern State University
in Americus, GA

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Full-Time

Posted:

04/15/2025

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Facilities Management Job ID:

284378 About Us Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia. Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond. Job Summary This position is responsible for shipping, receiving & distribution functions and assisting the Materials Management Supervisor. Responsibilities Performs shipping, receiving & distribution functions. (60%)
Receives, logs and verifies shipments.
Operates a fork-lift.
Verifies receipts/packing lists against purchase orders & departmental requests.
Enters receiver information into PeopleSoft Financials Software.
Works closely with campus departments in regards to distribution.
Prepares items to ship off campus with external carriers.
Assists the Materials Management Supervisor with operational duties (30%)
Receives, tags, and records assets by recording models & serial numbers and taking photographs.
Enters asset data into software databases.
Participates in the annual campus-wide asset inventory audit.
Aids with the disposal of surplus items.
Performs a variety of related duties. (10%) Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
Two or more years of related experience required.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management principles.
Knowledge of property disposal guidelines.
Knowledge of shipping policies and procedures.
Knowledge of forklift and vehicle operation principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu. 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 athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_per sonnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
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