Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Germantown, TN

2d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping returned goods and receiving incoming shipments. Responsible for the analysis and reconciliation of resolving issues with vendors, MLH departments and Purchasing.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping returned goods and receiving incoming shipments. Responsible for the analysis and reconciliation of resolving issues with vendors, MLH departments and Purchasing.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Administrative or clerical 1-3 years
• Ability to perform manual labor and heavy lifting.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve shipping and delivery errors.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to evaluate problematic situations and be able to adapt, respond to, and/or notify/advise appropriate staff in order to resolve the situation/issue.
• Ability to evaluate problematic situations and be able to adapt, respond to, and/or notify/advise appropriate staff in order to resolve the situation/issue.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and physical tasks related to shipping and receiving of supplies, equipment and materials.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Corresponds with vendor representatives to rectify problems and discrepancies, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Serves as a liaison with the Purchasing, Accounting, and receiving staff.
• Participates in CIP, quality improvement and evaluation activities and implements measures to insure that hospital, DNV and other quality standards are met.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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