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Purchasing and Receiving Clerk - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
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A Shipping or Receiving Clerk tracks all incoming and/or outgoing shipments at a company facility and checks that shipment orders are filled correctly. Uses scanning equipment to track inventory. Works in receiving to check shipments that are primarily production materials or company supplies, or checks outgoing shipments of finished products.
$39,879 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Forge your legacy by joining this Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as a Purchasing and Receiving Clerk on the Purchasing and Receiving Team! The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC - reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.'s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars , this is the new home for Washington, D.C.'s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences. Want to learn more? Hotel Website , Facebook , Instagram Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Purchasing and Receiving Clerk , you're not just purchasing goods for the hotel - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. Here's what you'll do during a typical day: Support procurement operations: Assist with purchasing materials and supplies, researching prices, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures Process and verify deliveries: Accept all purchased products, ensuring accuracy by checking deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and specifications Fulfill requisitions: Issue and deliver items to departments as requested, maintaining appropriate stock levels and notifying supervisors of low or out-of-stock items Process invoices: Receive and process invoices, verify accuracy, scan documents, and follow up on discrepancies to ensure timely payment Assist with inventory tracking: Conduct routine inventories, input received merchandise into tracking systems, and report shortages or discrepancies