Inventory Control Coordinator I

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate to support daily operations in New Orleans. The role involves loading and unloading shipments, receiving packages, and entering receipts in the shipping system, with priority on overnight and fragile deliveries.

You will work with departments to arrange large or heavy deliveries, verify contents, and file signed delivery receipts while maintaining vehicle readiness and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• One year working experience in a high paced Storeroom, Shipping/Receiving area.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity in educational/research environment and its terminology.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments.
• Receive and inbound all incoming packages and freight.
• Enter material receipts into the computerized receiving system.
• Prepare delivery receipts for packages to be delivered to departments by accessing the computerized delivery receipt Shipping/Receiving system.
• Expedite all living, blood and frozen shipments.
• Handle requests for gas cylinders from inventory, maintain inventory level, follow procedures for inventory tracking purposes.
• Handle requests for liquid nitrogen deliveries.
• Assist in the packaging of outgoing shipments.
• All items are scanned into the receiving computer system.
• Overnight deliveries are to be processed and delivered with top priority.
• Deliver material receipts and freight to departments.
• Makes freight deliveries to both inner and outer buildings.
• Obtain departmental signatures on packages received.
• Files those signed delivery receipts for tracking purposes.
• Expedites all living, blood and frozen shipments.
• Communicates with other departments to arrange for very large, heavy or fragile deliveries.
• Overnight deliveries are to be processed and delivered with top priority.
• Checks for damaged goods received and short shipments.
• Answers calls and walk-in questions from departments regarding shipping, receiving, cylinder inventory, and overnight deliveries.
• Maintains the cleanliness and security of assigned areas.
• Vehicles must be maintained to ensure operability and availability.
• Damage to vehicles must be reported immediately.
• Report operating problems to supervisor.
• Insure careful use of vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Shipping/Receiving experience

Job description

Assists in the day‑to‑day operation of the Tulane University Health Sciences Center Shipping and Receiving Operation.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads shipments.
• Receives and inbounds all incoming packages and freight.
• Enters material receipts into the computerized receiving system.
• Prepares delivery receipts for packages to be delivered to departments by accessing the computerized delivery receipt Shipping/Receiving system.
• Expedites all living, blood and frozen shipments.
• Handles requests for gas cylinders from inventory, maintains inventory level, follows procedures for inventory tracking purposes.
• Handles requests for liquid nitrogen deliveries.
• Assists in the packaging of outgoing shipments.
• All items are scanned into the receiving computer system.
• Overnight deliveries are to be processed and delivered with top priority
• Delivers material receipts and freight to departments.
• Makes freight deliveries to both inner and outer buildings.
• Obtains departmental signatures on packages received.
• Files those signed delivery receipts for tracking purposes.
• Expedites all living, blood and frozen shipments.
• Communicates with other departments in order to make arrangements for very large, heavy or fragile deliveries to their areas.
• Overnight deliveries are to be processed and delivered with top priority.
• Checks for damaged goods received and short shipments.
• Answers calls and walk‑in questions from departments in regards to shipping, receiving, cylinder inventory, and overnight deliveries.
• Maintains the cleanliness and security of assigned areas.
• Vehicles must be maintained to ensure operability and availability.
• Damage to vehicles, no matter how small, must be reported immediately.
• Any operating problems are to be reported to your supervisor when observed.
• Insure careful use of vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: One year working experience in a high paced Storeroom, Shipping/Receiving area. High School diploma or equivalent. Familiarity in educational/research working environment and its terminology.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U. S. Driver’s license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

About Us

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