OTC Warehouse Associate - Transitional Jobs Program

NC MedAssist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a nonprofit organization focused on improving health access in the community. As an OTC Warehouse Associate, you will play a vital role in managing inventory and providing exceptional customer service. This temporary position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful work while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for sorting and organizing inventory, ensuring safety standards, and assisting with mobile pharmacy events. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Demonstrate friendly and outgoing personality even under fast-paced conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, store, and retrieve inventory for store distribution.
• Lift, transfer, stack, and load boxes weighing at least 40 pounds.
• Select, pack, and ship OTC medicine to participating clinic partners.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Warehouse Safety Standards

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description - Warehouse Associate

NC MedAssist is North Carolina’s only nonprofit, statewide free pharmacy. Our programs assist our neighbors with medication access needs by providing prescription and over-the-counter medication at no cost. Our mission is to dispense opportunities through improved health.

JOB SUMMARY:

The OTC Warehouse Associate is part of a dynamic, multifaceted Free OTC Store Team. This is a temporary (120-day) position that is responsible for providing excellent customer service and efficient management of OTC inventory. The position will report to the Transitional Jobs Program Director and will work closely with the OTC Program Manager. Some weekend and night work may be required. Normal operating hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a half hour unpaid lunch.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sort, organize, store and retrieve inventory for store distribution
2. Conduct receiving protocol for deliveries
3. Perform box inventory count and space management
4. Manage item inventory for donated products and shipments
5. Lift, transfer, stack, load boxes weighing at least 40 pounds
6. Select, pack and ship OTC medicine to participating clinic partners
7. Maintain motivation to assist customers, volunteers, teammates, or visitors
8. Adhere to warehouse safety standards
9. Perform warehouse recovery daily
10. Work with event manager and others to prepare for a mobile free pharmacy event
11. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrate friendly and outgoing personality even under fast-paced conditions
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Our Commitment:

People Matter Here – NC MedAssist believes in having opportunities to improve health regardless of background or status. We aim to provide a culture of belonging in which staff, volunteers, board members, program participants and all other stakeholders feel respected, supported and valued.

NC MedAssist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.