What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Assistant position at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
Shipping & Receiving Assistant
Position #26-017
WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelors degrees.
Benefits
Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
Free $10,000 life insurance policy
Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans through www.peia.wv.gov and flexible benefits such as Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Legal Plan, and Hearing
Annual and Sick leave for full time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger
To Apply
Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.wvup.edu/jobs
If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.
Posted
11/20/2025 with an application deadline of 12/09/2025.
Employment Status
Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.
Shift
Variable. Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.
Other Essential Job Requirements
This is an on-site position.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
This is a 37.5 hour per week position.
May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission.
Primary Location
Main Campus 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104
Pay Grade
02 (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Function/Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Assistant provides a variety of shipping & receiving services to the college campus.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Experience working in a warehouse or other similar environment (Preferred)
Licensure
Valid drivers license
Forklift license (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to do data entry into computer systems as needed.
Ability to move assorted freight using appropriate tools provided.
Duties/Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving Physical Operations 55%
Receives materials and equipment deliveries, checks purchase orders to packing slips, checks for damages, coordinates delivery of materials to proper locations, maintains perpetual inventory records and ensures availability of stock.
Responsible for inventory maintenance and delivery of printing and bulk paper supplies campus wide.
Processes and sorts incoming and outgoing mail for the institution.
Drives a university vehicle to make routine visits to local banks for cash deposits and petty cash.
Shipping & Receiving Administrative Tasks 40%
Maintains data collection for costs of goods and services for ongoing projects.
Maintains accountability of inventory using computer inventory systems. Posts all disbursements to database to update records, ensuring availability of materials.
Contacts vendors to reconcile invoice discrepancies or order issues and to arrange for shipments and requisitions.
Maintains electronic accounting systems and entries and includes necessary back-u documentation.
General 5%
Performs other duties as assigned
WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.
Position #26-017
WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelors degrees.
Benefits
Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
Free $10,000 life insurance policy
Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans through www.peia.wv.gov and flexible benefits such as Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Group Legal Plan, and Hearing
Annual and Sick leave for full time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger
To Apply
Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.wvup.edu/jobs
If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.
Posted
11/20/2025 with an application deadline of 12/09/2025.
Employment Status
Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.
Shift
Variable. Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.
Other Essential Job Requirements
This is an on-site position.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
This is a 37.5 hour per week position.
May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission.
Primary Location
Main Campus 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104
Pay Grade
02 (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Function/Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Assistant provides a variety of shipping & receiving services to the college campus.
Education
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
Experience working in a warehouse or other similar environment (Preferred)
Licensure
Valid drivers license
Forklift license (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to do data entry into computer systems as needed.
Ability to move assorted freight using appropriate tools provided.
Duties/Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving Physical Operations 55%
Receives materials and equipment deliveries, checks purchase orders to packing slips, checks for damages, coordinates delivery of materials to proper locations, maintains perpetual inventory records and ensures availability of stock.
Responsible for inventory maintenance and delivery of printing and bulk paper supplies campus wide.
Processes and sorts incoming and outgoing mail for the institution.
Drives a university vehicle to make routine visits to local banks for cash deposits and petty cash.
Shipping & Receiving Administrative Tasks 40%
Maintains data collection for costs of goods and services for ongoing projects.
Maintains accountability of inventory using computer inventory systems. Posts all disbursements to database to update records, ensuring availability of materials.
Contacts vendors to reconcile invoice discrepancies or order issues and to arrange for shipments and requisitions.
Maintains electronic accounting systems and entries and includes necessary back-u documentation.
General 5%
Performs other duties as assigned
WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.