WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE- 2ND SHIFT- CASUAL

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

13d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Associate helps maintain efficient storeroom and distribution operations by acquiring, storing, controlling, and delivering materials throughout the hospital. The role maintains appropriate inventory levels through ordering, put-away, and dispensing supplies. The incumbent supports receiving, stockroom organization, deliveries to hospital and offsite locations, inventory checks, supply replenishment for clinical areas, and upkeep of delivery vehicles and storeroom equipment. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a coach and mentor to other department positions. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work. Local travel between Independence Health System locations may be expected.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
Experience with inventory management systems and handheld computers.
Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical-thinking skills, and sound judgment.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a diverse audience.
Ability to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly.
Knowledge of and experience operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area, or ability to complete training within three months of hire.
Basic math and keyboard proficiency.
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment, including items such as copiers and fax machines.
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check through the Pennsylvania State Police system.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Out-of-state hires must provide a current Department of Motor Vehicles record report and obtain a current Pennsylvania driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform the essential job functions and meet the physical and working-condition requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Related training or experience, preferably within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming items, unpack and inspect them for damage or defects, verify shipment accuracy, reconcile shipments with purchase orders, and report discrepancies to the Procurement Office.
Complete receiving transactions using computers and handheld devices, and safely operate industrial equipment for receiving tasks.
Store items in designated locations, keep storeroom and distribution areas clean, safe, and secure, organize daily receipts, and adjust stock locations according to usage.
Complete delivery functions, including same-day delivery of premium freight orders, preparing picking lists, confirmations, and delivery receipts, and delivering products to offsite locations.
Safely use industrial equipment to perform delivery operations.
Monitor inventory, report supply needs, assist with weekly cycle counts, rotate stock to limit outdated materials, follow up on shortages and damages with the supervisor and Procurement Office, and conduct physical stock counts twice a year.
Maintain the assigned delivery vehicle by keeping it clean, completing vehicle checklists, and notifying the supervisor of servicing needs.
Perform routine maintenance on forklifts, electric pallet jacks, push carts, and delivery flats.
Coordinate with vendors, truckers, and customers to ensure deliveries are complete and accurate, and arrange timely delivery of air and refrigerated packages.
Maintain and distribute supplies and equipment to clinical areas, including replenishing crash carts, ENT carts, airway boxes, and other clinical supply carts and packs.
Count and par-stock hospital floors for the two-bin system, scan floors, pull par-stock orders from the storeroom, and replenish orders on the floors.
Report barcodes that do not scan to the supervisor.
Attend education programs and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform the role in accordance with Independence Health System behavioral and customer service standards and competencies.