Receiving Clerk

Why Work for RIT Dining

RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As a university‑owned operation, we’re committed to delivering personalized culinary experiences while providing valuable growth opportunities for both full‑time employees and student workers. You’ll work alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds—to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building the teamwork, confidence, and real‑world skills that drive long‑term success.

• Work–Life Balance You Can Count OnPredictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks.
• Strong Benefits That Support YouComprehensive health coverage, employer‑paid disability, and wellness resources.
• Grow With UsTuition assistance for you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Invest in Your FutureCompetitive retirement plan with up to 8% employer match.
• Time to RechargeGenerous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values your well‑being.
• Meaningful PerksWeekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities.
• A Community That Welcomes YouInclusive, supportive teams where your contributions make a real impact.

Current Anticipated Hours/Work Location:

• Location: RIT Catering
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
  • Work schedule may need to fluctuate based on University-wide events, and academic breaks.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing shipping and receiving policies to enhance customer experience
• Provides timely and effective responses to inquiries and concerns from the university community
• Supports data reporting requirements and maintains accurate databases related to shipping and receiving activities
• Resolves issues related to the receipt, storage, and organization of goods
• Receives, organizes, and stores goods in an efficient manner
• Seeks and implements improvements in shipping and receiving processes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices and strategies in shipping and receiving operations
• Knowledge of managing and maintaining accurate data records and reporting systems
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service and handling community inquiries and concerns
• Skill in effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt and implement changes in policy or operational procedures to improve service delivery
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely processing of all shipping and receiving activities

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• No experience required

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine, well-defined, easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$16.90-$19.00

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to 

hr@rit.edu

. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.