Summary of Position: Receives, inspects and delivers incoming materials, supplies and equipment. Count and record shipments and compare actual items received with the purchase order to find inconsistencies. Places materials, supplies and equipment correctly into General Stores inventory; and delivers materials, supplies and equipment correctly to user department. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of items in storage. Ensures that orders are received by the appropriate people in a timely manner. Ensures that receiving paper work is filed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, inspects, verifies and accepts or rejects all supplies or equipment delivered to the hospital dock. Transfers shipments into the receiving area and General Stores inventory. Organizes and delivers shipments to the necessary department in an efficient manner.
• Inputs and received shipments into the materials management module in Meditech. Obtains needed signatures from hospital department personnel on the original delivery ticket. Accurately processes all necessary paperwork, such as, packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports, and month end logs.
• Prepares all returns for shipments within 24 hours of receiving product, RMA information, or call tags.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Ensures the dock is clear of shipments, pallets and trash at the end of each work day. Maintains neat and accurate files. Uses good storage techniques – i.e., proper locations, rotates stock.
• Communicates with purchasing and vendors about order discrepancies, including short shipments, over shipments and incorrect shipments.
• Operates shipment transportation equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts, carefully and safely. Remains aware of safety hazard potential in parking and moving materials throughout the hospital. Maintains current knowledge of inventory stock and item location.

Follows all department and organizational policies and procedures and industry standards for infection control, storage requirements, and product safety protocol.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum of three years’ experience in a warehouse receiving function. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in hospital receiving. Familiarity with invoices, purchase orders, bills of lading, freight bills, and other receiving documentation a plus.