Inventory and Distribution Clerk (Mail Services Worker- Part time)

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire par-time help! Key responsibilities include: Receive and process orders and prepare shipments of books. Retrieve books from stock/inventory for orders. Determine shipping materials to be used. Input shipping details such as billable weight, carton contents and shipping location; Determine shipping method as needed. Use Warehouse Management Systems to process transactions. Utilize mail carrier systems to weigh packages, print labels, prepare invoices, etc., Track shipments for customers. Work closely with shipping companies to resolve issues as needed. Place stock on shelves and consolidate as needed; operate forklift and pallet jacks. Shrink wrap and/or palletize as necessary. Receive and check incoming shipments from vendors. Inspect packages for shipping damages. Approve and sign receipt slips. Process and restock returns from customers, including exhibit material in coordination with supervisor. Prepare exhibit material for shipping. Pull materials needed such as bookstands, order forms, display boards, tablecloths from shelves and pack. Assist in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory. Able to lift boxes and packages up to 40 lbs regularly. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Metered parking or parking permit available for additional fee This position will have a variable schedule with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 20 hrs per week. Ability to be able to lift up to 40lbs regularly. Must be willing to become forklift certified and operate as needed. Ladder training preferred but will be provided to the successful candidate. The ideal candidate will have warehouse/shipping experience and a flexible schedule to handle peaks and cover for absences. We offer a flexible schedule that can change if needed in the future. Metered parking or parking permit available for additional fee.

Requirements

Ability to be able to lift up to 40lbs regularly.
Must be willing to become forklift certified and operate as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ladder training preferred
warehouse/shipping experience
flexible schedule to handle peaks and cover for absences

Responsibilities

Receive and process orders and prepare shipments of books.
Retrieve books from stock/inventory for orders.
Determine shipping materials to be used.
Input shipping details such as billable weight, carton contents and shipping location
Determine shipping method as needed.
Use Warehouse Management Systems to process transactions.
Utilize mail carrier systems to weigh packages, print labels, prepare invoices, etc.
Track shipments for customers.
Work closely with shipping companies to resolve issues as needed.
Place stock on shelves and consolidate as needed; operate forklift and pallet jacks.
Shrink wrap and/or palletize as necessary.
Receive and check incoming shipments from vendors.
Inspect packages for shipping damages.
Approve and sign receipt slips.
Process and restock returns from customers, including exhibit material in coordination with supervisor.
Prepare exhibit material for shipping.
Pull materials needed such as bookstands, order forms, display boards, tablecloths from shelves and pack.
Assist in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory.
Able to lift boxes and packages up to 40 lbs regularly.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.