Receiving Specialist
About The Position
VCU Health is seeking a Receiving Specialist to support its Supply Chain Operations team. This role helps ensure medical supplies, equipment, and inventory are received accurately and delivered promptly throughout the health system. The specialist processes incoming shipments, verifies purchase orders, tracks inventory using a materials management system, and delivers materials to departments across the organization. The position is based onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and is described as a contract role. The pay range is $15.00–$18.00 per hour. The posting describes the experience level as Expert Level.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to lift and move materials throughout the workday.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to teamwork, customer service, and workplace safety.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of warehouse, receiving, logistics, inventory, or supply chain experience.
- Experience using inventory management systems, handheld scanners, or ERP platforms.
- Previous healthcare, hospital, distribution center, or medical supply experience.
- Forklift or warehouse equipment experience.
Responsibilities
- Receive and verify incoming shipments using the MMIS inventory management system.
- Inspect deliveries for accuracy and resolve discrepancies when purchase orders are missing or incorrect.
- Load, unload, transport, and distribute supplies throughout the health system.
- Deliver packages and inventory to internal customers in a timely manner.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and secure receiving and storage area.
- Verify purchase order and receipt information within the inventory system.
- Assist with inventory control and supply chain operations.
- Safely handle materials using pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
- Support internal departments by ensuring critical supplies are available when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible. Eligibility and terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, elections, and plan or program terms.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
