Storeroom Clerk

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a storeroom associate for the Food Services Department. You will receive and check all incoming supplies, verify invoices, and ensure proper storage and rotation using FIFO practices to support hospital dining services.

Responsibilities include stocking storerooms, freezers, and refrigerators, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to health regulations. A High School diploma or GED is required; prior storeroom experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous storeroom work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives all incoming supplies for the Food Services Department checking the orders to ensure they correspond with the invoice or delivery ticket.
• Checks the physical condition of the supplies when checking in the orders and notifies the manager if a problem occurs.
• Responsible for filling requisitions for food that leaves the department, and supplies for the cafeteria.
• Responsible for storing all supplies in their proper locations. All food items benign stored must be rotated on a First In First Out system. All items must be dated.
• Maintains the storerooms, freezers, and refrigerators, to ensure compliance of proper food storage.
• All perishable food must be stored within one hour of delivery.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Receives and checks all incoming orders for the Food Services Department, and stores the supplies in the appropriate areas.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Receives all incoming supplies for the Food Services Department checking the orders to ensure they correspond with the invoice or delivery ticket.
• Checks the physical condition of the supplies when checking in the orders (ex: opening a can of tomatoes, or lettuce to check the quality of items), and notifies the manager if a problem occurs.
• Responsible for filling requisitions for food that leaves the department, and supplies for the cafeteria.
• Responsible for storing all supplies in their proper locations. All food items benign stored must be rotated on a `First In First Out` system. All items must be dated.
• Maintains the storerooms, freezers, and refrigerators, to ensure compliance of proper food storage. All dry goods must be stored 6` off the ground and 18` below sprinkler heads. All food stored in refrigerators must be stored 6` off the ground. Minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
• All perishable food must be stored within one hour of delivery.

SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and organizes all dietary storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers, in a clean and safe manner.
• Responsible for cleaning the work area on a daily basis, and following cleaning schedule for weekly clearing projects.
• Responsible for working the soup station on the patient tray line.
• Maintains a healthy and sanitary work environment that meets the needs of both the local and state Department of Health regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous storeroom work experience preferred.

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $17.24 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.