Receiving clerk

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for providing essential support to the Receiving department. This vital support includes examining shipment contents and comparing them with the requisition to verify accuracy, preparing receiving reports, and delivering packages from various carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.) to departments across the college. The clerk reviews internal supply orders, delivers supplies to requesters, manages office supplies, and ensures smooth and efficient receiving operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and deliver packages from UPS, FedEx, USPS, and other carriers.
• Verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain receiving reports and file related documentation.
• Deliver supplies and packages to requesting departments across campus.
• Assist with managing office supply inventory and fulfilling internal supply orders.
• Accurately file purchase orders and packing slips.
• Provide excellent phone and in-person customer service skills.
• Track and monitor packages using asset management systems.
  
  

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in a receiving or clerical role.
• Ability to lift packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in a receiving or clerical role.
• Familiarity with package tracking or asset management systems (e.g., SQBX, BMI Asset, AssetTrak, TransTrak).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the SQBX Package tracking system.
• Knowledge of BMI Asset, AssetTrak, and TransTrak systems.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and data entry processing software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
  
  

Additional Information

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $44,263.86 per year

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $44,263.86 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 87, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Job Title

Clerk I

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
  
  

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage .

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics . A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The working conditions for this position may be any combination on an office, classroom, lab, or loading dock. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent bending or twisting, frequent walking, constant pulling, pushing, or reaching, frequent repetitive motions, constant use of hands to feel objects, constant lifting of up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting over 50 lbs.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses
  
  

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: .

About Fashion Institute Of Technology

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Receiving Clerk.