Materials Handling Clerk

Position Details

Position Information

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow. We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, .

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here.

Position Title
Materials Handling Clerk

FLSA
Non-Exempt

FT/PT
Full Time

Hours Per Week
40

Work Schedule
8:30am - 5:00pm Flexible start/end time

Grade
5

Minimum Compensation
$34,536

General Responsibilities

• Receive all supplies, materials and equipment delivered to the central receiving dock and deliver as directed throughout the college
• Perform related record keeping and clerical work
• Pick up and deliver internal and U.S. mail to and from locations throughout the college's main campus and the Laurel College Center
• Sort internal and external mail
• Pick up and deliver mail to the Columbia, MD, U.S. Postal Office
• Operate computerized mail machines
• Deliver print shop jobs
• Move supplies and materials from campus storage areas and deliver as assigned

Work Performed

• Pick and deliver U.S. Postal Service mail to and from campus 2x per day
• Sort and prepare HCC internal mail and external incoming/outgoing U.S. postal service mail
• Deliver print shop jobs, distribute supplies and materials as needed
• Deliver bulk schedules and catalogs, check and process bulk mail for delivery to the postal service
• Receive and deliver U.P.S., Fedex, Office Depot and etc. shipments/deliveries and maintain related record keeping tasks
• Receive and inventory supplies, materials and equipment on the receiving dock and deliver to assigned campus locations
• Perform other related clerical work and duties as required

Minimum Education Required
High School or equivalent

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
1

Other Knowledge Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year's work experience required
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use computerized mail machines, fax, and copier
• Basic word processing skills, computer skills, and voice mail
• One year's experience in mail delivery and materials handling, preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to handle the pressure of a fast- pace changing workload
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job
• Valid Maryland driver's license
• Ability to communicate well verbally and effectively with college personnel of all levels

Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Working Conditions

Extreme weather conditions due to operating the receiving dock and picking up and delivering mail to the Postal Office and to campus sites in all kinds of weather. Lifting up to 50 pounds from the ground up to waist high and stacking on a cart 8" off the ground. Driving college vehicle in heavy traffic. Work schedule is 40 hours a week.

Supervisory Postion?
No

Division
Facilities

Department
Facilities DEPT

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
B478P

Number of Vacancies
2

Best Consideration Date
05/05/2025

Job Open Date
04/25/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Category
Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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