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Sr. Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Shipping and Receiving Clerk to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core Job Summary

The Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk assists junior clerks with activities related to shipping and receiving of materials, finished goods, and internal inventory management to ensure department’s order requirements are fully met, while maintaining compliance with all safety, quality, and other applicable requirements for product tracking and trace-ability.

Core Responsibilities

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

Department Specific Functions

Individual in this position will work under supervision 70% of the time and independently 30% of the time

Assist drivers with off-loading deliveries and bringing all received supplies and equipment into the receiving area.

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

Verify the accuracy of all shipments; note any damages on shipper’s bill of lading, any shortages and overages

Reports inaccuracies to Manager.

Deliver materials and supplies, animal feed, and packages throughout the Medical Campus

Prepares packages to ship out via FedEx, UPS, or Freight

Prepares all necessary documents for receiving signature upon delivery

Files all documents related to Shipping and Receiving

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 tool and moving equipment assigned on jobs

Disperse dry ice and alcohol throughout the building

Assist departments with confidential information to storage facility

Position is Tier one Essential Personnel and part of an assigned Alpha Bravo team

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

The individual must possess valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State. The person must maintain such a 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).

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.

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.

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