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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Onsite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Properly sort incoming mail and packages based on knowledge of the University and its operations across 100+ departments.
Evaluate daily delivery load and plan a logistically efficient route for delivery.
Utilize custom software for scanning every package or item to be delivered and accurately enter delivery information into software.
Load carts, vans, trucks, and box trucks with various packages and items for delivery
Safely operate LU vehicles ranging from cars to large vans and box trucks.
Make at least three trips daily to the local USPS facility to receive and deliver USPS mail and packages. (If it is required to fill in for this route on that specific day.)
Use SCLogic package management software to receive, sort, and deliver all items.
Provide faculty, staff, and students with accurate postal information or direct where to find an answer to any question.
Have a working knowledge of the postal policies and procedures for each of the 4 carriers for incoming and outgoing mail and packages to properly sort and address items.
Deliver all University mail and packages to their respective location or department on campus via vehicle, walking (up to 6 miles daily), or a combination regardless of weather or number of items.
Deliver mail and packages to departments off campus throughout the city.
Pickup outgoing packages from both on campus departments and off campus departments
Deliver student packages to the student mail facility and pick up outgoing mail and packages from the student mail facility daily.
Scan and process outgoing packages for the correct carrier and prep all outgoing items to be transferred to the respective carrier at the end of the day.
Provide an accurate quote for items being shipped based on carrier preference, time of delivery, item size, weight, and destination.
Aid the staff at the student mail facility during times of increased business in processing and delivering packages, following the student mail facilities policies and procedures
Research and identify incorrectly addressed mail and packages
Properly unload and sort incoming mail and packages from up to 4 different carriers based on knowledge of the University and its operations across 100+ departments.
Reroute improperly addressed mail and packages to the correct location or carrier.
Safely handle packages ranging in weight from 1lb to 100lbs.
Communicate with customers via phone, email, or in person
Handle special shipping requests by departments outside of the normal operations.
Process and handle rental agreements for in house rental boxes.
Communicate with Route Specialists about departmental changes
Utilize various shipping resources to calculate shipping quotes from 3 different carriers
Communicate via phone to process shipments remotely
Scan incoming shipments and mail being held in facility and assign appropriate shelf location
Sort, organize, and prepare shipments leaving the facility based on individual carrier regulations and policies.
Accurately process returned packages to their original sender based on carrier specifications.
Accurately process and balance cash drawer daily
Operate meter machine to accurately apply postage to outgoing letter mail
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Working knowledge of the Windows operating systems.
Working knowledge of the following software: Excel, Outlook, Word
Ability to develop a working knowledge of SCLogic Management Software
Working knowledge of Pitney Bowes shipping and processing software
Understanding the general postal process
Knowledge of operational procedures of USPS, UPS, and FedEx preferred
Generating reports and analyzing data for inconsistencies
High School Diploma Required
Experience in operating vehicles of different sizes ranging from sedans up through box trucks.
Driving Requirements
To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Required to travel to local and campus locations.
Frequently required to operate both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions or temperatures.
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to operation vehicles of all sizes.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
Regularly handle or maneuver with assistance items weighing 100 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is indoors in a climate-controlled environment and outdoors as needed. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
Time Type
Full timeLocation
Onsite
Pay Range
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$15.38 - $21.63
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.