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Sr. Shipping & 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 Health Medical Campus.

Core Job Summary

The Sr. Shipping & Receiving Clerk assists with tasks necessary to operate the moving and receiving/shipping department functions including functional supervision of a working crew. Must be able to assign work and provide guidance to lower level workers performing moving and receiving functions.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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