Houston Community College Looking for Representative, Distribution Services Full Time

JOB SUMMARY
The Distribution Services Representative is responsible for providing support to the Business Services Department
in the functions of: Mail & Distribution to support daily receiving/delivery of all incoming and outgoing parcels and mail.

Assists
in tasks of Inventory and Surplus as needed, including the monitoring of pending purchase orders and entering data into the information
management system.

Works within a logistics environment under the guidance of the designated supervisor, will perform skilled duties
in the following areas: processing mail, receiving of equipment and packages, tagging of inventory, movement of surplus & recyclable
property generated at the college, tracking of property from receipt to final disposition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform property control duties including:  inputting data into tracking system, identifying assets which meet
criteria/threshold to be tagged on-site and complete e-form process which may include a review of related purchase orders.

May provide support in disbursement of assets and equipment or recyclable property, loading, unloading, picking up, and delivering
surplus/recyclable items as needed.

 

May receive all incoming mail, packages. provide
courier/distribution service throughout the College community.

 

May assist in unloading, loading,
picking up and delivering surplus/recyclable goods on a weekly basis or as needed using a variety of equipment.

 

Recognition of suspicious packages and implement security procedures. Recognize the release, or potential for
release, of hazardous substances from packages and implement security procedures.

 

May operate
various mail equipment including a high-tech inserter, computerized postage meter with scale and bar code reader, and inserting
machine.

 

Inspect for visible and/or concealed damage and verifies number of packages, pieces,
etc. prior to accepting delivery. Note degree of damage and/or shortages on freight carrier’s delivery ticket or Bill of
Lading.

 

Determine packages or materials requiring special handling (i.e. priority/next day
delivery, fragile).

 

Route packages and materials to appropriate person(s) and College
location(s) according to established procedures.

 

Prepare delivery ticket, affix delivery ticket
to package/materials, and place in the proper deliver to location shelf/area.

 

May perform
routine preventive maintenance on district delivery vehicles.

 

May maintain required reports for
vehicle maintenance and volume tracking.

 

Ensure prompt delivery is made by Receiving and/or
Small Package Delivery Personnel specifically for priority/next day, special handling packages.

 

May input package receiving information into the package tracking system for the creation of the barcoded internal shipping
label.

 

May maintain receiving log and provide reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
as required.

 

May receive and distribute packages purchased with college purchasing, maintain
special order file from information that is provided by end user department.

 

May assist on HCC
Loading Dock following the appropriate loading and unloading guidelines.

 

Provide end-user
department with proof of delivery signature that is maintained in the handheld scanning devise.

 

Keep office, warehouse, shop, delivery vehicles, and break room areas clean and free of dirt, clutter, and debris.

 

Observe proper safety precautions and procedures in all job functions and maintain all tools and equipment used in
the course of daily duties in good/clean operating condition.

 

May provide support with the
Inventory Control Identification and bar code tracking tagging and subsequent delivery of capital assets (equipment).

 

May perform property control duties including: tag inventory items, record asset data with palm scanning unit,
upload data to computer, identify items that are to be tagged on-site, record tag numbers and serial numbers on original purchase orders.
make copies of packing lists and purchase orders for distribution to Asset Management Departments.

 

May screen various types of documents to verify the accuracy of charges. 

May need to lift and carry objects up to
50 pounds and exert force to move objects up to 100 pounds.

May research unidentifiable mail and parcels for proper
delivery. 

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of
  experience in acquiring property or receiving and storing property; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which
  comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver
  License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Postal Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Postal and Package Tracking Software and Equipment
• Inventory and Receiving
• Motorized Equipment

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions
General
Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during
shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must
access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to
work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are
security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization
Houston
Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for
academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for
life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of
study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over
four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+
associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be
No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students,
with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission
for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you
keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders
across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a
dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its
people.

Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to
  54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living
  costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t
  forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed
  year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with
  many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural
  institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary
  Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the
role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement
Houston Community College
does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their
contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning
environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special
accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.