Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to manage shipping and receiving tasks. This entry-level position involves maintaining dock areas, handling various types of mail, ensuring safety and security, and supporting the print shop operations. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate effective communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good communication abilities are essential.
• Must be highly motivated and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shipping and receiving items and maintaining logs.
• Assist in the operation of the print shop and shipping area.
• Conduct safety inspections and assist with maintenance as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Initiative

Laboratory record maintenance

Computer proficiency (Microsoft products)

Knowledge of fire safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

Serve as the Shipping and Receiving Clerk to the School of Chemical Engineering. Maintain and manage the dock and print shop. Handle campus mail, US mail, registered mail, freight items, UPS, FedEx, and other vendor items. Inspects freight items to determine if they are acceptable or damaged and sorts/distributes all incoming mail, supplies and equipment ordered by the School. Maintain necessary records and security for the dock area regarding building access. Responsible for the cylinder inventory process, operation and maintenance of poster printer and copy machine. Will serve on the ChE Safety Committee and conduct building inspections. Assist the Building Deputy and Senior Maintenance Mechanic with any needed moving of furniture, equipment, or preparations for events.

Job Description

Job Summary

Serve as the Shipping and Receiving Clerk to the School of Chemical Engineering. Maintain and manage the dock and print shop. Handle campus mail, US mail, registered mail, freight items, UPS, FedEx, and other vendor items. Inspects freight items to determine if they are acceptable or damaged and sorts/distributes all incoming mail, supplies and equipment ordered by the School. Maintain necessary records and security for the dock area regarding building access. Responsible for the cylinder inventory process, operation and maintenance of poster printer and copy machine. Will serve on the ChE Safety Committee and conduct building inspections. Assist the Building Deputy and Senior Maintenance Mechanic with any needed moving of furniture, equipment, or preparations for events.

Become part of a team that values your well-being, fosters a global perspective, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on higher education and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing

SHIPPING & RECEIVING

In charge of shipping and receiving for the School. Responsible for sending and receiving all items and/or materials as School employees require. Sends equipment out to be repaired, as instructed by faculty and graduate students. Receives equipment, checks to ensure order is correct, and notifies requestor of received items. Prepares packages and mail as needed for Campus mail pickup. Maintains log of all items. Handle hazardous chemicals every day which require special handling. Chemicals requiring refrigeration are taken to a secure location until picked up. Sorts and distributes US and Campus mail for School. Responsible for cylinder inventory, records all cylinders received and sent back and sends monthly reports with the outstanding cylinders. Maintains security for the back dock area. Doors are to remain locked when not in copy room. Wears pager for notification when someone needs access for delivery. Work with the Executive Officer, Operations Coordinator, Building Deputy, and the Senior Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the facilities are functional, clean, well maintained and safe for all occupants to perform their normal activities

MAINTENANCE

Assist the Building Deputy and Senior Maintenance Mechanic with any needed relocation of equipment or maintenance needed in the building. Move office and laboratories, prepare and install furnishings and equipment. Move furniture to prepare for School events. To a certain extent, serve as back-up for Senior Maintenance Mechanic and Building Deputy. Serve on the ChE Safety Committee and conduct building inspections as well as safety training when needed.

COPY CENTER

In charge of operating and maintaining the poster printer and copy machine for Chemical Engineering. The majority of the poster jobs are requested on an ASAP basis. Prioritizing is essential to get these out timely. Reproduces confidential material as requested and run jobs requiring special attention, i.e., certain weight paper, paper color, etc. Maintains a record of inventory and orders all materials relative to the operation of the print shop and receiving area. Requests major maintenance of all equipment with approvals. Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of materials being copied and/or distributed. Prepares monthly reports for the copy-center code uploads and interacts with business office to create new codes as needed.

PURCHASING

Responsible to receive all the purchase orders received in the shipping area. Act as back-up for placing purchase orders in when the Business Office needs help.

About Us

The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering is home to top-ranked undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering graduate programs, six members of the National Academy of Engineering, two members of the National Academy of Inventors, and two awardees of the National Medal of Technology. The faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and students discover and disseminate knowledge in cross-cutting areas that significantly move both fundamental principles and translational practices forward. As such, the School plays key roles in many large centers such as the NSF-sponsored CISTAR ERC and the LyoHub while having strong connections to entities such as the Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery and Purdue University Center for Cancer Research. Our School strives to foster diversity, promote sustainability, and encourage people to ask the tough questions.

The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation (3rd public college for engineering, 2nd for online graduate engineering programs, 6th for graduate programs, 5th in the world for utility patents, and 8th for undergraduate programs) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  

Skills Needed

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and skill to work with and instruct people of various cultural backgrounds
• Good verbal & written communication, time management, and organizational skills with a positive creative attitude
• Must be able to manage the demands of multiple simultaneous tasks on a daily basis
• Must be a highly motivated individual who will take initiative to solve problems, assume responsibility, and meet deadlines
• Capable of using appropriate tools to maintain necessary laboratory records, project status, user training status and inventory
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook-email
• Knowledge of general fire safety, MSDS, hazardous waste and proper handling of solid and liquid propellants desired
• Able to lift and carry 80 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Exposure to heavily machinery, fumes, and heat (above 90 degrees)
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with shipping/receiving procedures and operational knowledge
  
  

Additional Information

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EO/EA University
  
  

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Career Stream

Compensation Information

Administrative and Operational Support 1

Pay Band S030

Job Code#20002466

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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