Shipping/Receiving Clerk

GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC is seeking a Full-Time position for a role involving shipping and receiving of merchandise. Key responsibilities include maintaining inventory, assisting with ordering, and ensuring documents are delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in a similar role, and a good standing Texas driver’s license. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are preferred, making this a vital role for effective communication and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Two-year college, business, or technical school plus two years’ experience in this field.
• Must have current Texas driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs in all merchandise received.
• Maintains inventory in the central supply room.
• Assists medical staff in ordering supplies for the room.
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing interoffice mail.
• Delivers documents/materials to various agencies.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Ability to perform numerical detail work

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of office procedures and bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year college or technical school plus two years experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central Clinic - Laredo, TX 78041

Position Type: Full Time

Description

Responsible for the overall operation of shipping and receiving merchandise and assures that merchandise reaches the designated department. Responsibility includes monitoring and maintaining inventory of the central supply room. Responsible for distributing all mail received by the Center into the designated filing system. Position requires independent work or working in a group setting.

Supervision

Directly supervised by the Supply Chain Manager.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires sitting, stooping, bending and filing on a regular basis. Position may require moving up to 25 pounds. Individual is required to use office equipment, such as a computer terminals, telephone, calculator, copiers and fax machine, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives and logs in all merchandise received.
• Verifies merchandise received against purchase order and reports discrepancies to the purchasing clerk.
• Maintains inventory in central supply room and price out merchandise.
• Assist medical staff in ordering supplies for central supply room.
• Arranges for delivery of merchandise ordered by department and site.
• Notifies the Fiscal Office when merchandise/equipment needs to be tagged for inventory.
• Assists with monthly/yearly inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for return shipments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions

• Serves as courier to neighborhood centers or other agencies.
• Perform the delivery tasks and pick-up of material in a polite, resourceful and professional manner.
• Load and unload a Center vehicle through a variety of mechanisms.
• Coordinate of incoming and outgoing interoffice mail.
• Communicate with clinics through a mobile device.
• Operate vehicle for the delivery of interoffice mail, supplies, products and materials.
• Maintain the commitment of delivering and picking up documents/materials along with providing exceptional customer service
• Accountable for timely sensitive information to be delivered to center or other agencies in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Two-year college, business or technical school plus two years’ experience in this field.
• Must have current Texas driver’s license in good standing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of acceptable office procedures and bookkeeping.
• Ability to perform numerical detail work with speed and accuracy.
• Must have initiative and work well alone and under supervision.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.