Stock Worker & Receiver Jobs

Responsible for receiving merchandise, unloading or unpacking it, marking it with codes to be identified, stocking shelves, and helping customers place orders. Works in stores, warehouses, stockrooms, and other storage facilities. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or
• Equivalent preferred

Experience

• Prior work experience not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond to co-workers.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Returns damaged items or other items to vendors that do not meet Sodexo specifications.
• May move or transport materials or supplies to other departments using hand or industrial trucks.
• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of storage areas by sweeping and mopping.
• Compares incoming and outgoing shipments to bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records to verify information.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Receives, lifts, moves, stores, issues, counts, sorts, weighs and verifies items on requisitions or invoices.
• Fills orders, issues supplies from stock and rotates stock to ensure freshness.
• Resolves delivery problems using a computerized account payable/purchasing system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Receives and processes a wider variety of incoming freight, including stationery supplies, chemicals, electronic equipment, and other materials on a daily basis across perimeter buildings and according to priority.
• Provides security for all stock in the storeroom and/or refrigerator/freezer.
• Prepares assets for distribution, including transportation and storage.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.