Location: Birmingham, AL (100% onsite)

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

We are hiring a Shipping & Receiving Assistant at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL. This is a 100% onsite position. We are looking for someone who will prepare pallets for shipping, handle receiving duties (ins & outs), help with print shop responsibilities like boxing items for shipments, ensure quality control for mail services responsibilities, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds. You will also operate mailroom machines and equipment. Experience with mail services and/or print shop services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for preparing pallets ranging in size from 4'x4' to 4'x8'. Securing products with binding material to ensure safe delivery.
• Must have a valid driver license to operate company vehicles to pick up mail from the post office.
• Keeping up to date on classes of mail, reply mail, special services, international mail, postal rates, and other postal regulations so that Vulcan's mail will be handled in the timeliest and cost effective manner.
• Must be able to operate equipment such as a postage meter with accounting systems, folder and inserters, and the UPS and FedEx manifest shipping systems so that mail and packages have the correct postage, are inserted in proper envelopes, and are shipped at the most cost effective rate.
• Responsible for the pick-up of mail at the post office for Corporate Offices.
• Responsible for sorting mail and delivering to mail drop-off areas on each floor so that Vulcan's business can operate on a smooth and timely basis.
• Responsible for periodic rounds of all mail drop areas to retrieve outgoing and interoffice mail, packages, and supplies, and also separating and redistributing so that mail deadlines can be met.
• Responsible for the delivery of important documents, valuable documents, and making bank deposits in an efficient and businesslike manner so that security, service, and business needs are met.
• Responsible for ensuring that all outgoing mail is weighed and affixed with correct postage, as well as maintaining separation of mail as required by USPS. Also, ensure the accuracy of UPS and FED/EX shipments.
• Responsible for ensuring quality control in the folding, inserting, sorting, and metering of all company mail, as well as all other areas of Mail Services.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance of the Company mail vehicle and advising supervisors of any repairs needed.
• Responsible for performing general inspections of incoming mail to spot potential hazards and provide a safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Education. High School diploma is required.

Experience. Additional requirements include one (1) year experience in mail services with demonstrated proficiency and education in specialties appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge of United States Postal Services (USPS) regulations (postage meters with accounting systems, folder and inserters, manifest shipping system, etc.) and other mailroom equipment is preferred.

Technology Skills. Must have some computer skills, such as Word and Excel, mailing software such as Smart Sort and Flex Mail.

Interpersonal Skills. Must have strong oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with both internal and external customers. Must be a team player, multi-task oriented, and be able to work in a fast paced environment with a strong commitment to service in support of the Company.

Other Requirements. Must be able to lift or pull 50 pounds. Must be able to work onsite 100%.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.