Job Details

Materials Handler I

Position Number: 6843913
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Materials Handler I

Requisition Number: 69382
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Classified Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 20-Jan-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Distribution Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Materials Handler I! This role supports two units within the Distribution Center: Moving & Hauling and Surplus Property. This position assists with moving & hauling requests, auctions, used furniture programs as well as assisting in the handling, receiving, screening, separating, dismantling, and recycling of incoming Surplus Property, keeping sustainability goals and initiatives in mind. This role may assist with detailed investigation on higher value assets, including scientific equipment, unique research items, and mechanized tools and equipment. Items with resell value will be set aside for online auction, sales to other campus departments, and direct sales to individuals. This position may assist with using the AssetWorks software system to receive surplus with resell value into inventory, and to recycle or trash items with no resell value.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Distribution Center provides the university with procurement, disposal, and logistic services, as well as processing and distribution of written communications to enable campus to pursue its mission of excellence in education, research, and community service! The DC has a history of instituting initiatives and standard methodologies that take into consideration environmental sustainability.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Moving & Hauling/Surplus Property

Assist in picking up Surplus Property from locations at CU Boulder and other campus locations.
Assist in moving furniture, computers, workstations, materials and boxes up to and greater than 75 lbs.
Assist in setting up and/or disassembling furniture, workstations, or equipment using a variety of hand tools and power tools.
Push, pull or lift items greater than 100 lbs. using equipment and/or devices designed for such applications.
Apply established, standard guidelines for the safe and ecient loading and unloading of items from the trucks after pickups and breaking down items for trash or recycle as needed.
By end of day, ensure truck is properly unloaded, dock is properly cleared of items, and equipment is properly stored.
Drive university vehicles as needed, including box trucks requiring a CMV.
Operate a variety of university vehicles and equipment including forklifts, box trucks, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
Load and transport trash and debris for the purpose of disposal.
Provide equipment, labor and logistics needs for special events.

Warehousing & Receiving

Assist in receiving items off trucks from drivers returning from surplus property pickups or other drop offs and check incoming items against AssetWorks paperwork to ensure tags are accurate, letting the Lead know if they are not.
Assist the Surplus Property Coordinator in determining the value of surplus items doing investigations as necessary and physically moving items to appropriate warehouse locations, including recycle and trash roll-off, electronics screening, furniture surplus, online sales, outside, etc.
Assist the Surplus Property Specialist, Logistics Coordinator, Online Sales Coordinator, and Electronics Screening staff to determine placement location of inventory for their areas and assisting in efforts to organize and maintain the back warehouse.
Operate fork lift as necessary to perform warehousing duties.
Physically move items to the recycle bin, trash dumpster, inventory shelves, or other storage areas as needed.

Other Duties

Assist with CU Boulder Surplus storefront during normal business hours or special events.
Assist in determining disposition and physically move items to and from the CU Boulder Surplus storefront.
Participate in process improvement efforts as requested.
Support the campus sustainability initiative by looking for process improvements to reduce waste, promote reuse, refurbishments and recycling.
Maintain safe work practices, participate in department safety meetings and complete assigned trainings.
Assist with taking pictures, gathering item information, or customer support, for online sales as needed.
Participate in cross training within Property Services or the Distribution Center.
Help with all other Property Services functions as needed.
Notify Supervisor or lead worker of safety incidents, near misses and potential hazards.
Support sustainability initiatives as directed by supervisors and managers.

What You Should Know

This role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
This in-person positions anticipated work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. This position may work occasional weekends for special events.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this position is $41,844 - $42,036.
If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be dynamic. Be unique. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.
Must have CMV certification or able to obtain one within the first 3 months of work.
1 year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to 1 year.

What You Will Need

The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Working familiarity with computer applications.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
DD-214 for veteran applicants.

Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying

If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 20, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Materials-Handler-I/69382