Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Date Posted: Apr 25, 2025

Requisition ID: 459856

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46226

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC):

The Indiana Educational Resource Center at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired produces and maintains a statewide, centralized repository of accessible education materials (AEMs) for school-age students who are blind, visually impaired, have low vision, or have other documented print disabilities. Materials are provided at no cost to eligible students and are on loan to the ordering local education agencies. Formats include digital, Braille, large print, tangible aids, and equipment. The IERC also houses and manages the Braille Transcription Project initiative which produces instructional materials for local school systems and education agencies.

Role Overview:

Incumbent works during the summer months in the Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC) statewide depository. The IERC provides educational materials in accessible formats for school-age students with visual impairments. The incumbent is responsible for the receipt and preparation of returned specialized instructional materials, aids, and equipment for returns to the library collection. The incumbent is also responsible for the shipping, receiving, and preparation of materials to the schools in the state of Indiana. Incumbent reports to the Director of the Indiana Educational Resource Center.

The IERC is located at IPS School 83, 5050 E. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $0.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Organize returned boxes by school district.
Open boxes and inspect contents for damage.
Sort the contents of the received boxes.
Clean equipment and textbooks.
Identify and repair damaged volumes and equipment using established repair methods.
Organize braille and large print volumes into numerical order, bundle, prepare a shelf tag, and place it on a cart to send to the shipping clerk for check-in.
Retrieve inventory from the shelf using computer-generated lists and prepare materials for shipment.
Ship braille, large print, and equipment per IERC shipping procedure.
Access inventory and shipping data from the library automation system and prepare packing slips as needed.
Label new inventory, textbooks, aides, and equipment, as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need for Success:

Fluent in the English language.
Ability to use office equipment, including binding, copier, bundler, and computer.
Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel computer software.
Ability to organize effectively, perform more than one task at a time with minimal errors, and attend to a high level of detail.
Ability to perform work within tight timelines.
Ability to problem solve effectively.
Ability to organize workload for maximum work efficiency and perform duties of the job with minimal input from immediate supervisor.
Demonstrate high levels of performance through making good work judgments and planning/organizing work thoroughly and efficiently.
Ability to follow instructions accurately.
Ability to function efficiently during high levels of stress.
Effectively and efficiently coordinating work with others.
Demonstrate positive work habits by observing work hours, following planned schedules, staying organized, and maintaining good attendance.
Ability to lift heavy objects while observing safety precautions in carrying out assigned duties.
Ability to handle confidential records and other matters judiciously.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.