Shipping / Receiving Clerks

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Open Date 10/21/2026 Requisition Number PRN46566B Job Title Shipping / Receiving Clerks Working Title Shipping / Receiving Clerk Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Most work will be done between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. However during busy seasons such as move-in, move-out, and summer conferences, weekend and overtime hours may be necessary. This position may also be in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours departmental needs.

VP Area President Department 00307 - Housing and Dining Program Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 17.56/hr Close Date 01/21/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Shipping / Receiving Clerks

Plan, conduct, and participate in analysis of cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting 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 and proficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed.

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees stores, purchasing, receiving, delivery, shipping functions, and store personnel for the HDP department.
• Oversees the receiving and inspecting of orders and resolves order problems with vendors and departments. Verifies stock meets specifications and orders are complete.
• Monitors the storeroom budget by maintaining records of expenditures and reconciling accounts. Documents storeroom operations for billing and inventory control.
• Oversees the distribution and delivery of supplies/materials to customers, including large items.
• Assists department personnel in the selection and pricing of furniture purchases.
• Monitors the receipt, inspection and delivery of radioactive and flammable materials according to federal standards and University policies and procedures.
• Directs physical space management, moving furniture to and from spaces
• Assists with the capital equipment inventory control audits
• Generates and evaluates reports, ensuring stock levels are within acceptable parameters.
• Evaluates new products, supplies and equipment in order to maximize the greatest cost savings and output efficiency
• Reviews budget on a weekly basis by analyzing the weekly budget expenditures, provided Supervisor with justifications as needed and makes any adjustments needed to keep the budget on track for the fiscal year.

Problem Solving

• This position works independently in the performance of most tasks and has authority to make hire/salary recommendations for Storekeeper I's and II's.
• He/she may determine disciplinary actions to take within the parameters of University policy and with input from the supervisor.
• The incumbent will generally oversee the stockroom activities of a university department and have authority to select appropriate supplies/materials and prioritize work functions.
• He/she makes recommendations and may be responsible for the implementation of new internal procedures.
• Examples of problems encountered by the incumbent include ensuring the proper shipping and handling of hazardous materials; assisting department personnel with special orders; and getting deliveries to customers promptly and correctly.
• He/she will be required to determine the appropriate discounts on damaged items; coordinate the ordering process with vendors; resolve order problems and ensure good recovery with customers; and locate difficult items or those needed quickly.
• The incumbent also provides adequate inventory for common departmental needs and assists departments with furniture selection and office design.
• Security is extremely important.
• Staff must maintain upmost integrity when in student spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Shipping / Receiving Clerk, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• One year shipping and receiving/stockroom experience, or equivalency.
• 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 is required.
• During certain times of the year, this position requires staff to work weekends and holidays.
• A successful background check is required for employment.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents