Office Assistant 1 (Stores/Mail), SG006

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

110d • $35,177

About The Position

The position involves various duties related to the issuance of supplies, including utilizing methodologies such as par level filing, call-down requests, and processing requisition sheets. Responsibilities include critical station and kit supply assembly, verification, and delivery. The role requires providing customer service responses to telephone requests for product information and product requests, as well as completing documentation for returns, stock-outs, and expired products as necessary. Additionally, the position involves assisting in the maintenance of the stock room, unpacking supplies, stocking shelves, and keeping the distribution area clean and organized. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to lift and move heavy boxes and carts, follow written instructions, communicate effectively, and respond swiftly in emergencies. Routine tasks include carrying supplies, moving heavy items, maintaining storage areas, tracking package movement, and performing office-related activities such as filing, photocopying, and inventorying supplies. The candidate must be able to lift 35 pounds to shoulder height and sustain long periods of standing and walking.

Requirements

• No education or experience requirements specified.
• Ability to lift and move heavy boxes and carts using proper body mechanics and manual dexterity.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to move swiftly in emergencies.
• Ability to use all five senses (with adequate correction).
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds to shoulder height.
• Must be able to sustain long periods of standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Issue supplies utilizing various methodologies including par level filing and call-down requests.
• Critical station and kit supply assembly, verification, and delivery.
• Provide customer service response to telephone requests for product information and product requests.
• Complete documentation for return, stock-outs, and expired products as necessary.
• Assist in maintenance of stock room; unpack supplies and stock shelves; keep distribution area clean.
• Move heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment; maintain storage areas; track and record package movement.
• Deliver forms and supplies to various offices; assist in receiving and shipping office materials.
• Perform office-related activities such as filing, photocopying, sorting and delivering mail, and inventorying supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed