<p>Req Id: 37014</p> <p>Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>As the Shipping & Receiving Clerk you will serve as the main point of contact for all university shipping within Administrative Operations.</p> <ul> <li>Process customer supply orders for shipments out to the campus. Advise and assist customers with shipping\ receiving questions. </li><li>Serve as the university point of contact for import and export packages, freight and envelopes. </li><li>Prepare and present Shipping Seminars to teach University staff about UPS/FedEx online shipment processing and any other type of shipments (freight carriers) based on needs of particular departments. </li><li>Arrange outbound freight pickups. </li><li>Obtain estimates and identify best carrier for situation. </li><li>Responsible for making sure building is locked down and secured each night. </li></ul> <p>This position is located at the West Lafayette campus in Indiana.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience Needed:</p> <ul> <li>High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE) </li><li>Three (3) years Shipping experience required. Preferably import, export, hazardous and dangerous goods shipping experience </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must have good written and verbal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Must be:</p> </li><li> <p>computer literate, utilize e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets</p> </li><li> <p>able to obtain a forklift operating certification within 6 months</p> </li><li> <p>Strong planning and organization skills required</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>deal tactfully with customers in problem solving situations, to work under the pressure of deadlines and make independent decisions</p> </li><li> <p>to a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask</p> </li><li> <p>lift and carry 50-80lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </li><li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Administrative and Operational Support 1</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S030 </li><li>Job Code #20002466 </li></ul> <p>Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 5/1/25</p>