Inventory Specialist NFS (Columbia County) Days

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions under the direction of the Nutrition & Food Service manager. Receives, handles and stores food and supplies in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and applicable food safety standards. Uses computer and inventory control systems to purchase, receive, and issue groceries and supplies for the NFS department. Meets the budgetary constraints of the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
Less than 1 year experience in supply inventory and replenishment.
1 year experience in customer service field.
1 year in Health Care environment
Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English.
Possess technical skills to operate PC and hand-held devices.
Possess skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Nutrition & Food Service terminology preferred.
Ability to operate motorized pallet jack & stock room equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily supply assessment and replenishment and charging of supplies for nursing and procedural units.
Check stock status/back orders of stock
Check expiration dates and rotates stock during daily replenishment.
Retrieves, issues, and maintains minor equipment.
Processing fill stock program.
Inputs all requisitions; processes and reviews all pick tickets.
Enters credits and returns.
Conducts expiration date checks on all stock items.
Ensures supply areas within NFS adhere to Joint Commission regulations.
Ensures supply areas within NFS are maintained and clearly labeled for safety.
Resolves recall issues, including working with vendors to ensure credit.
Ensures safety & compliance according to regulatory agencies.
Effectively communicates with customers.
Friendly and courteous.
Meets or exceeds customers expectations.
Serves as a liaison between customer and supplier.
Retrieves outbound freight from customers.
Maintains transportation log of all outbound freight.
Receives, handles, and transports floor stock throughout the facility.