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Lead - Receiving Clerk (Office of Procurement Central Receiving)

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 09, 2026
We are seeking a *Lead -Receiving Clerk, who will receive and check incoming shipments. Move shipment to storage area and transports shipment to the appropriate office or laboratory. Ensures appropriate and safe handling of shipment. Maintains records of shipment. Specific Duties & Responsibilities* Checks incoming shipment upon receipt against accompanying carrier's waybill or bill of lading to ensure that shipment is correct and complete. Makes a note of visual damages on the waybill as appropriate and obtains the delivery driver's signature for verification purposes. Access on-line order system, as needed, if shipping information is incomplete in order to determine correct delivery location. Assists delivery driver in unloading shipment from truck to loading dock as needed. Observes all packing labels to ensure safe and proper handling of items. Moves shipment to appropriate storage area by floor or building. Marks and labels shipment with purchase order number, date and the like -as required. Transports shipment to the proper office or laboratory. Obtains appropriate signatures. Maintains records of special non-purchase order material received, compressed gas cylinders, dry ice received and shipped, trash containers emptied, and other special records as may be required. Answers routine inquiries and refers difficult or unusual inquiries to proper authority. Observes all safety precautions in the handling of shipment and materials to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property. Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred. Two years related experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications Basic proficiency with workplace technology. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and write in order to maintain records, read bill of lading, labels and packing slips and so forth. Appropriate valid driver's license with a good driving record. Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff and the public in order to answer questions, to handle routine problems and to provide assistance in a respectful and courteous manner. ***This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Classified Title: BU Receiving Clerk-SSR Job Posting Title (Working Title):Lead - Receiving Clerk (Office of Procurement Central Receiving) Role/Level/Range: USKILLD6/01/BU Starting Salary Range: $20.00/hr Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: JH Downtown Center Department name: Central Receiving Personnel area: University Administration >