Receiving Clerk

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Receiving Clerk responsible for day-to-day activities in the receiving area. This role involves sorting mail, managing packages, and ensuring smooth logistics operations. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in receiving operations and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in receiving operations or related areas within a large complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, sorts received mail, and receives/logs incoming packages.
• Delivers packages to recipients and may perform custodial functions.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Title: Receiving Clerk

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Receiving

Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20.33 - $24.29

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when hired for NYC offices

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for the operational and day-to-day activities of the receiving area and performs various mailroom/clerical duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Answers phones, responds to inquiries, and triages calls to appropriate personnel.
• Sorts all received mail, packages, or correspondence by recipients' location and/or department.
• Receives, signs, and logs all incoming packages from delivery and courier services.
• Delivers packages to recipients.
• May perform custodial or entry-level mechanic functions as needed.

Education

May vary

Experience

Previous experience in receiving operations or related areas within a large complex organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings, and/or late nights. The position requires working in a non-office environment with potential physical discomforts such as noise, dust, heat, fumes, and other elements. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to grasp, lift, and carry objects weighing a minimum of 80 pounds and push/pull objects up to 150 pounds. Utilization of various hand carts, lifts, and jacks is required.

Cornell welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue education and career opportunities. We do not discriminate based on legally protected statuses and seek candidates who will contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive environment. We hire based on merit and encourage applicants from underrepresented and marginalized groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.