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Distribution Center Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Trades, Warehouse, General Labor and Cleaning
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jan 20 2026
  • SC Distribution Ctr
  • State of New York
  • Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail), SG006
  • 87159
  • CSEA - ASU (Administrative Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University’s mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research, and health care.  This goes beyond our downtown campus with all our clinics and offices that provide patient care throughout the greater Syracuse area.  As the largest employer and care provider in the area, it means that we receive, deliver a significant number of medical supplies and more in support of patient care.  With this in mind, we are looking for new Distribution Center Assistant (Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail) to join our Supply Chain Team!  This role is vital to ensuring that everyone receives the best care possible.  Can you help us?  Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Report daily to the Warehouse and fill medical supply orders which are shipped to the hospital for patient care.
  • Complete paperwork for receiving incoming stock.
  • Places stock into correct locations and rotate it to prevent expiration.
  • Display excellent customer service skills with delivery drivers.  

How can you become a Distribution Center Assistant at SUNY Upstate?  It’s easy!  There are no specific education or experience requirements for these positions, although you will need a NYS Driver’s License.  So please complete an application today!  In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding service, you’ll receive:

  • A work schedule of 37.5 hours per week; daytime hours
  • A generous Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
  • A choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits
  • Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program
  • A New York State Pension, (Yes!  An actual pension!) a 403b plan, and other retirement savings plans

Please apply today and help us to help the people of Central New York, and thank you!

Minimum Qualifications:

There are no education or experience requirements

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Located at the Materials Management Warehouse.

Message to Applicants:

**The NYS Department of Civil Service has expanded the NY HELPS Program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Office Assistant 1, SG006 title. 

Position Status: Permanent 

Salary: SG06 - $37,862

Recruitment Office: 

Human Resources 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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