Shipping / Receiving Clerk

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Shipping / Receiving Clerk to plan and participate in cost analysis related tasks, ensuring adherence to cost accounting standards and procedures. The role involves liaison with multiple departments and performing cost audits and variance analysis as needed.

The department may hire at various levels with corresponding pay rates; the position requires handling hazardous materials with due regard to safety and regulatory compliance, and may involve weekend or

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Shipping / Receiving Clerk II requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees stores, purchasing, receiving, delivery, shipping functions for the HDP department.
• Oversees receiving and inspecting orders and resolves problems with vendors and departments.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Stockroom experience

Vendor communication

Tools

Utah Driver's license

Job description

Shipping / Receiving Clerk

Job Summary

Shipping / Receiving Clerks Plan, conduct, and participate in analysis of cost assignments,ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted costaccounting standards. Recommend changes in cost accounting methods,procedures, and systems. Conduct cost audits and variance analysis,and act as liaison with other departments. Basic skill set andproficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

1. Oversees stores, purchasing, receiving, delivery, shippingfunctions, and store personnel for the HDP department.
2. Oversees the receiving and inspecting of orders and resolvesorder problems with vendors and departments. Verifies stock meetsspecifications and orders are complete.
3. Monitors the storeroom budget by maintaining records ofexpenditures and reconciling accounts. Documents storeroomoperations for billing and inventory control.
4. Oversees the distribution and delivery of supplies/materials tocustomers, including large items.
5. Assists department personnel in the selection and pricing offurniture purchases.
6. Monitors the receipt, inspection and delivery of radioactiveand flammable materials according to federal standards andUniversity policies and procedures.
7. Directs physical space management, moving furniture to and fromspaces
8. Assists with the capital equipment inventory controlaudits
9. Generates and evaluates reports, ensuring stock levels arewithin acceptable parameters.
10. Evaluates new products, supplies and equipment in order tomaximize the greatest cost savings and output efficiency
11. Reviews budget on a weekly basis by analyzing the weekly budgetexpenditures, provided Supervisor with justifications as needed andmakes any adjustments needed to keep the budget on track for thefiscal year.

Problem Solving

• This position works independently in the performance of mosttasks and has authority to make hire/salary recommendations forStorekeeper I's and II's.
• He/she may determine disciplinary actions to take within theparameters of University policy and with input from thesupervisor.
• The incumbent will generally oversee the stockroom activitiesof a university department and have authority to select appropriatesupplies/materials and prioritize work functions.
• He/she makes recommendations and may be responsible for theimplementation of new internal procedures.
• Examples of problems encountered by the incumbent includeensuring the proper shipping and handling of hazardous materials;assisting department personnel with special orders; and gettingdeliveries to customers promptly and correctly.
• He/she will be required to determine the appropriate discountson damaged items; coordinate the ordering process with vendors;resolve order problems and ensure good recovery with customers; andlocate difficult items or those needed quickly.
• The incumbent also provides adequate inventory for commondepartmental needs and assists departments with furniture selectionand office design.
• Security is extremely important.
• Staff must maintain upmost integrity when in studentspaces.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Shipping / Receiving Clerk, II: Requires at least1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• One year shipping and receiving/stockroom experience, orequivalency.
• The ability to routinely move or manipulate heavy objects.
• A knowledge of standard warehousing procedures.
• Demonstrated human relations skills.
• A commitment to provide excellent customer service.
• A valid Utah Driver's license with proof of insurability isrequired.
• During certain times of the year, this position requires staffto work weekends and holidays.
• A successful background check is required for employment.

Requisition Number: PRN46566B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Most work will be done between thehours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. However during busyseasons such as move-in, move-out, and summer conferences, weekendand overtime hours may be necessary. This position may also be inan on-call rotation to respond to after-hours departmentalneeds.

Department: 00307 - Housing and Dining Program

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 17.56/hr

Close Date: 01/21/2027

Open Until Filled: