Distribution & Receiving Clerk/Driver - Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement plan

Generous vacation and holiday benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Distribution & Receiving Clerk/Driver to manage inventory and ensure timely deliveries to its various locations. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience in inventory or warehouse settings. Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, maintaining warehouse organization, and ensuring PPLA vehicles are maintained properly. The position offers a generous salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least one year receiving/inventory/warehouse experience.
• Experience with inventory tracking software preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and mail using appropriate security procedures.
• Verify receipt of items and resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver inventory to all PPLA locations.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory tracking

Safe lifting techniques

Route scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Distribution & Receiving Clerk/Driver with excellent customer service skills to work in our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Distribution & Receiving Clerk/Driver assures the timely receiving, processing, accounting, and distribution/delivery of purchases. Provides inventory support for multiple clinics throughout Los Angeles County using Inventory Tracking software and developing efficient delivery route schedule based on supply needs.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high‑quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like‑minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one (1) year receiving/inventory/warehouse experience
• Experience with inventory tracking software preferred
• Willingness to drive to and make deliveries to all our centers throughout LA County
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under PPLA Insurance Policies
• Ability to repeatedly lift/move items weighing more than 50 lbs. using safe lifting techniques
• Competency with Microsoft Office software
• Understanding of truck route scheduling and delivery process

About the position:

• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non‑clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Monitor receiving dock and receive shipments and mail using the recommended and appropriate security procedures
• Verify receipt of items compared to items ordered; resolve discrepancies in coordination with buyers
• Input of items received into purchasing / accounting system
• Maintain proper organization of all supplies on premises at headquarters
• Cross‑train on responsibilities of Receiving Specialist and serve as back‑up to other driver (e.g. matching of purchase orders to packing slips and invoices)
• Retrieve, pack, and deliver inventory/supply orders to all PPLA locations (health centers & headquarters) and obtain Center Manager, or other designees, signatures upon delivery of new inventory
• Conduct periodic Inventory Counts
• Assist in developing and maintaining proper supply inventory levels, medication expiration dates, and controls to help create efficiencies in the department
• Distribute internal mail and packages and maintain postage meter
• Responsible for keeping PPLA vehicle in proper working condition including maintenance and weekly washes
• Report any mechanical or other problems with PPLA vehicle
• Perform daily pre‑trip inspection of company vehicle and submit report to the Purchasing Manager

Generous salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre‑Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
• Hiring Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour (Non‑Exempt)

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:

At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding,or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision‑making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.