Shipping and Receiving Clerk - TP136311

UC San Diego is hiring a temporary Part-Time Shipping and Receiving Clerk to provide logistical support to our sea-going vessels and global operations for Science at Sea.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last three months

Compensation: $25.00/hour. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.

Work Schedule: Part-Time, 2-3 days/week (Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday)

Location: 100% on-site in Point Loma

• Receive incoming parcels and verify contents against shipping documents.
• Consolidate parcels and prepare them for shipment.
• Operate a forklift to transport pallets to vessels within the facility.
• Help with outbound shipments to vessels located off-site, including international destinations.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Communicate and coordinate closely with the Shop Superintendent and Marine Purchaser to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with safety and shipping regulations.
• Keep Shipping and Receiving area organized.
• Be able and willing to complete onsite forklift training if not already forklift certified.

• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving. Experience and knowledge of Fed-Ex database and shipping processes as well as other shipping methods, including international shipments.

• Knowledge of UPS, Fed-Ex, and common freight carriers; freight/shipping terms; and freight documentation.

• Ability to safely operate various kinds of material handling and warehouse equipment including electric and manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, forklifts.

• Effective communication skills with ability to interact with a diverse group of people using tact, courtesy, and cooperation.

• Physical ability to handle large quantities of merchandise on a daily basis and to lift and carry packages weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to climb ladders, stoop, squat, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Be able and willing to complete onsite forklift training at no cost if not already forklift certified.

• Willingness and ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). More information on enrollment available at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/programs/twic.

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