IN-FSSA-Stores Clerk/Seamstress

Cynet Systems•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stores Clerk/Seamstress performs alterations, mending, and marking of patient clothing, and supports central distribution and warehouse operations at Evansville State Hospital. The role handles shipping, receiving, and distribution of merchandise and supplies throughout the hospital, as well as mailroom duties and upkeep of central distribution areas. The position is on-site at a psychiatric hospital and may require work in different areas on or off the grounds. Most work takes place in an air-conditioned building handling supplies or in the warehouse receiving office, but some duties take place in an un-air-conditioned warehouse. There is potential for physical injury related to patient behavior and its management. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; weekends, holidays, and overtime are not required. The employee must obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certifications. The role requires frequent lifting of 40 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 200 pounds, as well as walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs. The employee must be able to work in extreme temperatures and hear a telephone or dock bell.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required in the skills table; the job requirements section describes high school or GED graduation as preferred.
One year of experience performing various types of clothing alterations and repairs is required.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions and guidelines, and to understand user manuals; the skills table specifies XX language.
Ability to accurately measure, add, and subtract.
Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently and push or pull up to 200 pounds frequently; ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and hear a telephone ring or dock bell.
Must obtain CPR and CPI certifications, demonstrate the techniques, and maintain certifications throughout employment; the posting states that certification can be provided during orientation.
Ability to perform CPI interventions and CPR.
Must complete and pass fingerprinting, a urine drug screen, flu vaccination, TB testing, and Hepatitis B vaccination or declination if selected for engagement.
Must accept in-person interviews and the on-site work arrangement.
Must accept the blended duties of patient clothing sewing and stores clerk work.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with different sewing machine brands, needles, thread, and measuring tapes.
Prior experience in a mailroom or distribution/warehouse setting as a clerk, or in shipping, receiving, or distribution; listed as highly desired.

Responsibilities

Count, confirm, and document shipments against requisitions; notify the appropriate parties about incorrect or incomplete shipments and alert the responsible person when shipments arrive for verification.
Deliver shipments throughout the hospital campus according to departmental protocols.
Load and unload trucks from dock and ground level using appropriate equipment or carts.
Ship and receive UPS parcels, complete required paperwork, and receive and sort U.S. mail for daily delivery on campus.
Stock supply rooms, supply carts, and office supplies according to par levels and the items used in each area.
Rotate medical supplies and other products to prevent expired items from being used, including supplies in the large supply room, both warehouses, and pandemic supply areas.
Follow SDS guidelines, the hospital infection control plan, hazardous-material procedures, and hospital emergency plans; use and maintain equipment safely.
Sweep and mop central distribution areas and clean the mailroom and offices.
Determine and acquire supplies for central supply stocking and departmental requests using State Procurement procedures.
Alter, mend, and mark patient clothing.
Coordinate warehouse receiving and issuing activities with vendors, warehouse staff, and other hospital employees, and explain applicable procedures.
Perform duties in a psychiatric hospital setting, including work in different areas on or off the grounds as required.