Title: Receiving Clerk
Title: Receiving Clerk
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Receiving
Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $20.33 - $24.29
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, is responsible for the operational and day-to-day activities of the receiving area and performs various mailroom/clerical duties
Job Responsibilities
- Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.
- Sorts all received mail, packages, or correspondence by recipients' location and/or department.
- Receives, signs and logs all incoming packages from delivery services and courier services.
- Delivers packages to recipients.
- May perform custodial or entry level mechanic functions as needed.
Education
- May vary
Experience
Previous experience in a receiving operations or related areas within a large complex organization
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City