Shipping & Receiving Support Staff

About NY Creates:
 

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:
 

Position Summary, Shipping & Receiving-Support

We're seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented professional to support campus-wide shipping, receiving, and mail services. In this role, you'll manage incoming shipments?unpacking, inspecting, and routing materials?while resolving discrepancies like damage or shortages. You'll also coordinate returns and defective items with shippers to ensure timely replacements or credits, helping keep operations accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support shipments and deliveries for entire campus as required.
• Unpack, examine, and route incoming shipments. Reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper; receive and process all defective parts returned for replacement or credit; maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies as needed.
• Position may require extensive outside work.
• Comply with all DOT and IATA regulations. Comply with Department of Homeland Security requirements.
• Have experience with computer systems to include Microsoft Office products, i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel
• Will be required to learn, understand and perform the duties of the mail center
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor
   

Requirements:
 

Minimum Qualifications, Shipping & Receiving-Support

Minimum three years relevant experience as well as high school diploma or equivalent.
Able to lift up to 50 lb. containers safely and efficiently.
Able to stand for the majority of the shift.
Strong customer service, especially when working on confidential matters.
Requirement to undergo background check.
Familiarity with computer and Microsoft programs.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $21.50-$22.50/hour

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:
 

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.  
 
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.  
 
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.