Sr. Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Shipping & Receiving Clerk 2 The University of Miami/UHealth department of Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Shipping & Receiving Clerk to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Sr. Shipping & Receiving Clerk performs manual labor necessary for the efficient operation of Moving, Shipping and Receiving operations. Individual must be able to move offices, lab furniture and equipment. Must be able to perform special events setup and dismantling for all branches (Medical, Coral Gables, RSMAS) including satellite locations (Deerfield, Palm Beach, Boca, Gables One, Weston and Kendall). Contacts appropriate staff or department to verify order or shipment requirements. Schedules outbound shipments, coordinating pickup times with trucking companies to ensure on-time delivery. Ensures appropriate paperwork is completed and accompanies each shipment. Confirms exceptions and unusual deliveries, and tracks orders back to originator internally to verify. Receives and unpacks materials and supplies. Reports damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement, and record-keeping purposes. Communicates shipment schedule changes tactfully and adjusts shipping forecasts. Logs and tracks vendor non-compliances, such as short shipments, incorrect shipments, and early or late shipments. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets Department Specific Functions Lift and move heavy items such as office and lab furniture, miscellaneous equipment. Load and unload trucks and perform manual labor. Estimate work, tracks time of the moving crew and supervise their performance. Keep track of receiving/moving paperwork. Responsible for keeping all the above equipment in good working condition. Plans, organizes and schedule work orders. Takes inventory of the equipment. Reports any mechanical problems with moving trucks. Assign work orders and set priorities. Other duties as assigned This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Core Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to maintain good working relationship with co-workers and staff. Able to communicate well, both orally and written Able to work under pressure Must be able to read, write and comprehend English Capable of heavy lifting, bending, climbing ladders, sitting, pushing/pulling, etc. Must be able to use hand trucks, pallet jacks, and basic hand and electric tools The job requires traveling outside the University under variable weather conditions on hazardous roads and traffic conditions. Must adhere to all safety standards as established by the University. Individual is expected to exercise good judgment when faced with tasks of setting priorities if more than one assignment is given at once. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H4 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.