Shipping & Receiving Clerk

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 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.

The Department of Facilities Admin has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Shipping & Receiving Clerk to work in Miami, FL.

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk assembles and prepares items for shipment, and receives incoming shipments. Further, an employee in this position maintains detailed reports of items received, and deliveries and distributions made.

Performance of manual labor necessary for the efficient operation of the Surplus Property and Storage warehouse. This position will report to the Manager, Building Facilities

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Records shipment data, including weight, charges, and space availability. Unpacks materials and supplies, and ensures accuracy. Makes delivery of items received to appropriate location or department. Reports damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement, and record-keeping purposes. Retrieves surplus equipment or supplies. Requests product return authorizations and processes required documents. Tracks orders and enters information regarding order and delivery details into appropriate database. Responds to inquiries and concerns regarding ordered items. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

N/A

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

The individual must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the State prior to appointment, The person must maintain such valid license during tenure of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

+ Commitment to the University's core values.

+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

+ Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

+ Ability to maintain good working relationship with co-workers and staff.

+ Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions.

+ Must be able to read, write and speak 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.

+ 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.

Department Specific Functions

+ Performs full range of warehouse functions such as receiving, stocking and storing surplus items to ensure the warehousing needs are met.

+ Individual in this position will be part of the surplus pick up crew, performing pick up of surplus items throughout the campuses.

+ Receives surplus items and verifies count against documents.

+ Must be willing to drive box trucks.

+ Sorting and placing surplus items on racks, shelves according to predetermined places.

+ Loads and unloads trucks.

+ Handle large equipment such as: Incubators, Fume Hoods, Sterilizers, Microscopes, Refrigerators, Freezers all sizes, shakers, etc.

+ Assisting in counting of physical inventory.

+ Responsible for lifting and/or moving heavy items such as office and lab furniture, miscellaneous equipment, setting up, dismantling, and moving throughout the medical campus

+ Responsible for tools and moving equipment assigned on jobs

+ Assist departments with confidential information to storage facility.

+ Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.

+ Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe for staff.

+ Must be able to become forklift certified.

+ Other duties as assigned.

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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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:

c101

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is focused on creating a future that cuts across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 57 on U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, today the University is a major research university engaged in nearly $346 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

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.

To ensure the safety of our workforce, the University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine / UHealth System requires that all faculty and staff receive influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccinations or request for a medical or religious exemption prior to the hire date.