Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk

We are seeking a Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk who receives and examines incoming U.S. Postal Service

(USPS) mail and private carrier shipments (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.), sorts and delivers all internal and external

mail and shipments for the Homewood campus, off-campus and satellite locations. Secures and moves mail

and shipments to designated storage area(s) for processing. Transports mail and shipments to the appropriate

office or laboratory after processing. Ensures appropriate and safe handling of mail and shipments. Records

appropriate USPS rated mail and packages (Certified, Insured, Express, etc.), shipment pickup (FedEx, UPS,

etc.) and delivery using an electronic tracking device (TrackPad). Maintains records of rated mail and

shipments.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Picks up all outgoing interdepartmental, inter-campus, USPS mail, and private carrier shipments

(FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) from various departments and offices in the Homewood campus. Transports

mail and shipments to the appropriate storage area or Distribution Center.

Verifies incoming shipments upon receipt against accompanying carrier's waybill or bill of lading to

ensure that shipment is correct and complete. Marks and labels shipment with purchase order

number, date, and the like as required.

Access on-line order system, as needed, if shipping information is incomplete in order to determine correct delivery location. Makes a note of visual damages on the way bill as appropriate and obtains the delivery driver's signature for verification purposes. Sorts interdepartmental, inter-campus, incoming U.S. mail, and incoming private carrier shipments received in the Distribution Center according to destination. Uses web-site directory as needed. Sorts external mail in the Collection Center by type of mail, i.e., first class mail, certified mail, registered mail, express mail, priority mail, Federal Express mail, package service, UPS mail, or DHL mail. Packs and bundles mail, packages and private carrier shipments for delivery Transports external revenue-based mail and private carrier shipments to the Collection Center for outbound processing. Utilizes JHU cargo vehicles to deliver interdepartmental, inter-campus, incoming U.S. mail and private carrier shipments to the various departments and offices at the Homewood, JH@Eastern, Keswick, Mt. Washington, and East Baltimore Campus, as well as other Baltimore Metropolitan locations as assigned (Chandler Building, 405 Washington, 750 Pratt, etc.). Obtains required signature or receipt on mail items and private carrier shipments as appropriate. Transports shipment to the proper office or laboratory. Uses electronic web-based tracking device (i.e., Trackpad) to record and track delivery information and to research delivery status of mail and shipments. Obtains a signature or receipt of mail/shipment as required. Uploads data to the central department database in the Distribution Center or hub. 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. Maintains equipment, vehicles and work area in clean and orderly condition. Observes all driving and workplace safety precautions to avoid harming self and others, damaging and/or losing property and/or mail or private carrier items. Observes all safety precautions in the handling of shipments, materials and packing labels to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property. Assists delivery driver in unloading shipments from truck to loading dock as needed. Assists with training of new permanent and temporary employees. Answers routine questions about services provided and refers difficult or unusual inquiries to proper authority. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/ Skills Required:

Minimum Qualifications

High School degree or equivalent preferred.

Appropriate valid driver's license with good driving record.

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