Inventory Specialist - Nutrition & Food Services

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.

8d • Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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 N&FS department. Meets the budgetary constraints of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in supply inventory and replenishment, stock rotation and / or food storage required.
• Experience in customer service required.
• Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language.
• Must possess technical skills to operate PC and hand-held devices.
• Must possess skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital staff.
• Good customer relations and communication skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Foodservice experience and /or healthcare experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Nutrition & Foodservice terminology highly preferred.
• Ability to operate motorized pallet jack & stock room equipment highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily supply assessment, replenishment and charging of N&FS 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.
• Where Perpetual Inventory applicable: Processing fill stock program. Inputs all requisitions; processes and reviews all pick tickets. Enters credits and returns.
• Retrieves outbound freight from customers.
• Maintains transportation log of all outbound freight.
• Receives, handles, and transports floor stock throughout the facility.
• Effectively communicates with customers: Friendly and courteous.
• Meets or exceeds customers’ expectations.
• Serves as a liaison between customer and supplier.
• Conducts expiration date checks on all stock items.
• Ensures supply areas within N&FS adhere to Joint Commission regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED