Receiving Clerk (Full Time)

Receive and inspect incoming shipments, verifying the accuracy of the delivery against purchase orders or other relevant documents.

• Unpack and sort incoming goods, ensuring freight is stored in the appropriate location within the warehouse or designated area.
• Update inventory records, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on stock levels and locations.
• Generate and maintain detailed reports on received shipments, including quantities, conditions, and discrepancies, and communicate any issues to the appropriate department or supplier.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials and products.
• Coordinate with carriers and logistic providers to schedule deliveries, track shipments, and resolve any transportation issues.
• Inspect and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the receiving area, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, such as conducting cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and performing stock rotations.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks or other material handling equipment to move and transport goods, when required and certified to do so.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to receiving and inventory management and suggest improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned to achieve the goals and mission of the Memphis Zoo.

Experience/Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably five years or more in a warehouse, purchasing or distribution center setting.
• Familiarity with receiving, procurement procedures, inventory control, and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to receiving and material handling.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office and record keeping software & systems
• Records and reports creation and management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Stress Management/Composure
• Flexibility
• Teamwork Orientation

Other Requirements:

• The ability to use standard office equipment including copier, fax, telephones, personal computer, adding machine, etc.
• Ability to use an electric pallet jack or manual pallet jack.
• Must be a licensed motor vehicle operator in the state of TN, golf cart and or UTV vehicle usage is mandatory.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Requires interaction with vendors, management, donors, and staff.
• Requires lifting, bending, climbing, and a variety of physically demanding duties.
• Requires working in outdoor elements, including inclement weather.
• Requires the ability to lift freight in excess of 50lbs.
• Typical work week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Screening Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
•  Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Clear driving record.
• 21 years or older.
• Clear background check.
• Clear drug screening.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision. 
• FSA, HSA.
• Short and Long Term Disability. 
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D. 
• 401K
• Answer these questions from the employer:
• By submitting your application, you hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• Certification
• I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate.
• I understand that providing false or misleading information will be basis for rejection of my application, or if employment commences, immediate termination.
• I authorize Memphis Zoo to contact former employers and educational organizations regarding my employment and education. I authorize my former employers and educational organizations to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment, attendance, and grades.
• I authorize those persons designated as references to fully and freely communicate information regarding my previous employment and education.
• If an employment relationship is created, I understand that unless I am offered a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by its CEO, the employment relationship will be "at-will".
• In other words, the relationship will be entirely voluntary in nature, and either I or my employer will be able to terminate the employment relationship at any time and without cause.
• With appropriate notice, I will have the full and complete discretion to end the employment relationship when I choose for reasons of my choice. Similarly, my employer will have the same right.
• Moreover, no agent, representative, or employee of Memphis Zoo, except in a specific written contract of employment signed on behalf of the organization by the CEO, has the power to alter or vary the voluntary nature of the employment relationship.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION AND I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.

EEOC AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

• The Memphis Zoo believes that human diversity is as important as the biodiversity we seek to conserve.
• World-class zoos are comprised of world-class team members representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
• We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.
• The Memphis Zoo is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. If you need to request any accommodations for the interview or hiring process, please let the Human Resources team (HR) know. HR can be contacted at hrteam@memphiszoo.org.
• The Memphis Zoo participates in E-Verify and is an EEO/ADA/Veteran employer.

Salary

• $18.00/hour