Senior Clerk, Shipping and Receiving

Senior Clerk, Shipping and Receiving |Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Senior Clerk, Shipping and ReceivingDepartment Custodial Services - 143Position SummaryThe American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.The Museum's mailroom / shipping and receiving area is seeking a full-time Senior Clerk, Shipping & Receiving. The Senior Clerk processes all items received in the mailroom / shipping and receiving department, including handling, sorting, distributing and tracking packages, parcels and other mail items - preparing for delivery throughout the Museum.Other duties include performing data entry to track all items received and processed, providing customer service by answering telephone inquiries, tracking various mail items and preparing parcels for shipment and mass mailings. The Shipping department is also responsible for providing the Museum with PPE and printer toner cartridges. In addition, the Senior Clerk will periodically assist with the unloading and disbursement of uniforms and supplies.Applicants with excellent interpersonal skills who will be able to effectively interact with both internal partners and outside vendors are encouraged to apply.Job duties include, but are not limited to : Receive and process all incoming mail and packages.Process outgoing mail and packages.Process PPE orders.Process printer toner orders.Provide customer support.Assist with uniform distribution.The expected salary for the Senior Clerk, Shipping and Receiving is $50,654 / annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Experience with PCs / Microsoft Office Suite.Experience using handheld electronic devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet, scanner).Preferred QualificationsExperience as a stock clerk or another related position.Experience operating a forklift.Physical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.Must be able to move about the Museum campus.Positioning / change of positioning : Must be able to frequently position oneself / body to accomplish job duties.Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following : Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.Category Full-TimeTotal Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70Union Status UnionFLSA Non-ExemptExpected Salary Minimum $50,654 / annualExpected Salary Maximum $50,654 / annualEEO StatementThe American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.Quick Link Posting Detail InformationPosting Number GS831POpen Date 12 / 31 / 2024Close DateOpen Until Filled YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (

• Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover LetterThe American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Minimum Salary : 31200.00 Maximum Salary : 31200.00 Salary Unit : Yearly

Salary : $50,654