Campus Mail & Shipments Specialist

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk for the Homewood Campus to receive, verify, sort, and deliver USPS mail and private carrier shipments across campus and satellite locations. You will use TrackPad to record delivery status and maintain centralized records.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional team lifting, with a busy schedule Monday through Friday and a focus on safe handling and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Appropriate valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to drive a light delivery truck or cargo van.
• Familiarity with the mail and or shipping services provided by the university post office and mail centers including the different mail items handled and proper mail handling, collection, delivery, and sorting procedures.
• Ability to read and write to maintain records, process incoming and outgoing mail, read bill of lading, labels, and packing slips, and so forth.
• Work requires standing/walking, lifting, transporting or moving mail and objects up to 50 lbs., Work requires team lifting objects over 70lbs. Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to learn how to use current technology (i.e., personal computer, electronic personal digital assistant, TrackPad, etc.) to research and track mail/shipping locations and volumes, and to perform data entry to update status of mail and packages.
• Ability to interact with faculty, students, staff and the public in order to answer questions, handle routine problems, and to provide assistance in a respectful and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Receive and examine USPS and private carrier shipments for Homewood campus.
• Sort and deliver mail to offices and labs.
• Record mail using TrackPad and upload data to central database.
• Maintain records of rated mail and shipments.
• Assist with training new staff.
• Observe safety and proper handling procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Record keeping

Communication

Handling mail

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

TrackPad

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk for the Homewood Campus to receive, verify, sort, and deliver USPS mail and private carrier shipments across campus and satellite locations. You will use TrackPad to record delivery status and maintain centralized records.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional team lifting, with a busy schedule Monday through Friday and a focus on safe handling and accurate documentation.