Sr. Shipping & Receiving Clerk at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Shipping and Receiving Clerk. The Sr. 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 FUNCTIONS

• 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.

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.


• 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).

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications 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.