Job Description

Verifies orders against items on requisitions or invoices. Assembles, packages, and routes merchandise or equipment orders. Review parcels for shipment. Determines best method of shipping following best practices for collections, HAZMAT materials and perishable materials (e.g., DNA). Receives and inventories incoming shipments from routine FedEx, UPS, USPS materials and coordinates freight and special deliveries. Using barcode scanning equipment and software to track all incoming and outgoing items. Assists Events, Director’s Office, and Operations staff with operations, set-up, and logistics required to support on-site events. As a member of the Operations team, provides support as needed throughout the Museum, including the Museum Store and Construction Shop. Checks and reports on condition of goods received or to be shipped. Reports damaged or insufficient shipments. Serve as courier for campus deliveries to/from Peabody. Maintains the order and security of work area, materials and equipment; may perform equipment repairs. Maintains logs and records of activities. Inventories supplies and emergency response & salvage materials. May drive vehicle for pick-up and delivery of materials and collections; transport staff and visitors as needed. Performs clerical functions incidental to shipping and receiving. Helps to maintain the Peabody Museum’s Cryo collection: ensures that liquid nitrogen levels are adequate and adds liquid nitrogen when needed, labels tissue samples and enters samples into database.