Materials Clerk (Piedmont)

The Blood Connection, Incorporated; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blood Connection is seeking a Materials Clerk to ensure supplies are stocked and distributed to departments and sites. You will receive, label, and maintain inventory in the central warehouse, and use FIFO for items with expiration dates.

Daily tasks include processing purchase orders, organizing documents, stocking shelves, and coordinating with vendors and QA to ensure quality and accuracy. A clean, safety-conscious work style is required; high school diploma and valid driver's license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Able to communicate effectively with patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers.
• Follows SOP in a regulated environment and maintains accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing and stocking of materials for all departments.
• Cycle through receiving, labeling, and moving goods to QA quarantine as needed.
• Maintain FIFO system, organize documents, and support quality assurance.
• Adhere to safety policies and keep warehouse clean and orderly.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Description

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Overview

A Materials Clerk assists the efficiency and effectiveness of The Blood Connection by assuring the supplies (materials) are kept in stock for distribution to all departments and sites. This role delivers supplies to other departments and sites in a timely and efficient manner. This role helps keep the warehouse well stocked, clean, and correctly labeled.

Essential Functions

• Understands and supports the quality goals of the company
• In purchase order preparation and submission for routine items
• In organization and filing of materials management documents – critical goods information, vendor qualification information, supporting documents for purchase orders
• In purchase of materials and supplies from suppliers
• Based on requests from departments, issues supply to departments
• Identifies stock replenishment needs at central warehouse
• Stocks shelves with incoming supplies; for supplies with expiration dates, uses first in, first out (FIFO) system to assure oldest dated items are used first
• Receives supplies, removes, and checks packing slip for accuracy
• Electronically receives all goods in Inventory Management Module
• Checks for damaged items and refuses any unacceptable items; works with vendor to secure credits/returns
• Labels received goods for QA quarantine; moves received goods to QA quarantine location; notifies Quality Assurance Department of receipt of goods
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Helps maintain cleanliness, order, and discipline within the company
• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Job related experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with no major infractions and dependable transportation
• Understands and follows written and verbal instructions
• Able to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
• Standing or walking for an extended period
• Bending and twisting

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled