RECEIVING ASSISTANT - STOREROOM

Responsibilities

• Receive supplies and equipment at the loading dock, ensuring accurate sign-off with vendors
• Verify all incoming shipments by counting and matching items against packing slips and receiving documentation
• Identify and report any missing, damaged, or incorrect items to the Purchasing Department in a timely manner
• Enter received goods into the MMIS (Lawson) system and flag discrepancies between system records and packing documentation
• Maintain a log of packages received without purchase orders for proper tracking and distribution
• Deliver packages, supplies, and equipment to requesting departments or coordinate pickup with requestors
• Stage and secure undeliverable items in designated areas for later delivery or pickup
• Keep the receiving and loading dock areas clean, organized, and well-maintained
• Collect and stage used pallets, crates, and materials for vendor or third-party pickup
• Ensure timely delivery and distribution of all received goods across departments and satellite locations
• Prepare, process, and ship outgoing packages via carriers such as FedEx, UPS, or freight companies
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and records; follow up to confirm carrier pickup
• Stock inventory in storerooms and main supply areas; organize and replenish shelves as needed
• Collaborate with vendors to coordinate delivery and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment; ensure proper receiving documentation is completed
• Train staff on accurate processing of logistics documentation (packing lists, bills of lading, purchase orders, receiving reports) to support payment authorization
• Identify, classify, and code inventory items appropriately within the system
• Communicate with supervisors when assistance is needed with lifting, deliveries, receiving, or documentation workload
• Support broader hospital operations by assisting with additional duties outside of standard responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• One year experience working with patient care supplies and equipment is preferred
• An understanding of the use/purpose of Medical/Surgical supplies and equipment helpful; experience with storage and distribution of supplies desirable
• On the job training is provided
• Ability to work independently in a quick and professional manner
• Ability to communicate well and expediently handle clerical control systems is required