Working Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Job Class: Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/02/2023
• Closing Date: 05/15/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / St Paul TC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU St Paul TC / MnSCU St Paul TC AFSCME
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.55 - $24.60 / hourly; $38,732 - $51,364 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Finance/Administration, Facilities
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to identify, record, ship, receive, and distribute goods delivered to Saint Paul College in a safe and efficient manner. Working under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, this position is responsible for providing key leadership related to the maintenance and operation of the campus shipping and receiving dock. This position is tasked with maintaining, directing, planning and advising in the maintenance and development of the College’s shipping and receiving dock. The position works to ensure that shipping and receiving dock and related services operate in accordance with the College’s mission and vision statement, the Minnesota State Strategic Plan, and the President’s work plan.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Knowledge of safe operation of forklift, hand trucks, and pallet jacks;
• Working knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in shipping and receiving;
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions;
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited direction;
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions;
• Must have physical ability to lift, pull heavy objects of 50 lbs. or more, climb, stand, and bend repeatedly;
• Basic understanding and knowledge to navigate online web browsers, email, and Microsoft Office computer programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to make minor repairs to and operate simple maintenance equipment;
• Ability to keep simple records;
• Ability to think quickly and react in the event of an emergency.

Physical Requirements

Physical health and endurance should allow the employee to frequently climb stairs and ladders, bend, stretch, stoop, reach overhead, stand, squat, crawl, walk and be able to use and move equipment as needed. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check and Education/License Verification.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Cyndee Robinson at cyndee.robinson@saintpaul.edu.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cyndee Robinson at cyndee.robinson@saintpaul.edu.

Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement between AFSCME and the State of Minnesota.

Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five Recently Separated Veterans, who apply and meet the qualifications for the vacancy, must be granted an interview. To be considered a Recently Separated Veteran, you must meet all the following criteria:

• Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
• Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty;
• Be a United States citizen or resident alien;
• Have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001 as shown on your form DD-214.

To be considered under this legislation, you must meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; meet all of the above RSV criteria; and submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date via e-mail or mail to: or Cyndee.Robinson@saintpaul.edu; or Cyndee Robinson at Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102.

Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non-competitive basis if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
• Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
• Meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

To be considered under this legislation, you must meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; meet all of the above RSV criteria; and submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date via e-mail or mail to: or Cyndee.Robinson@saintpaul.edu; or Cyndee Robinson at Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102.

About Minnesota State

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. View Historical Timeline.

Saint Paul College has been ranked no. 9 in The 50 Best Community Colleges in the United States by TheBestSchools.org. The College offers 54 associate degree programs, including the Associate of Arts degree, and 74 career certificate and diploma programs. Since our humble beginning, we have been helping students succeed in high-demand careers!

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.