Temp Shipping

Temp Shipping & Receiving Associate

University of North Carolina Wilmington

University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.


Department: Center for Marine Science - 30600

External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33062

Vacancy Number: TSP5380PST

Working Title: Temp Shipping & Receiving Associate

Job Title: Temp Shipping & Receiving Associate

Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary

Job Category: Unspecified

FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: Fill-in shipping and receiving associate when full-time associate is out-of-the-office.
Temporary Associate will check-in and deliver packages, receive packages in U-shop or notify procurement specialist, make sure live animals and cold items receive immediate attention. Temporary Associate may assist CMS faculty and staff with shipping packages, including hazardous materials. Other duties may be assigned as needed including surplus, moving furniture, and calling technicians to repair equipment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Prefer knowledge of hazardous materials.
Prefer experience with forklift.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

College/School Information:

Work Hours: As needed

Work Days: As needed

Hours Per Week: Varies

Type of Position: Part Time

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 08/07/2024

Job Closing Date:

EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33063



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