Stores Clerk

Romehosp; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rome Health in Rome, NY is seeking a Stores Clerk to support hospital operations by receiving, organizing, and delivering inventory and non-inventory supplies across Rome Health and offsite locations. You will maintain accurate inventory counts using computerized systems and handheld scanners, process shipments, and collaborate with departments and vendors to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

Per diem, 6a-12p, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory management software.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work early mornings and rotating weekend/holiday on-call.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, count, document, and store inventory and non-inventory items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and par levels using computerized systems.
• Pick, prepare, and deliver supplies to hospital departments and offsite locations.
• Process incoming and outgoing shipments and resolve damaged or missing items.
• Operate mailroom functions including outgoing postage and mail delivery.
• Safely operate pallet jacks, tow motors, hand carts, scanners, and related equipment.
• Drive a motor vehicle to deliveries to offsite locations.
• Prioritize deliveries and urgent requests with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean, organized storeroom and work areas.
• Follow safety, infection-prevention, confidentiality procedures.
• Communicate professionally with staff, physicians, vendors, and other customers.
• Complete inventory, receiving, delivery and mail records accurately.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Handheld scanners

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Handheld scanners

Job description

Title

Stores Clerk

FLSA Status

Nonexempt/hourly

Department

Materials Management

Location

Onsite

Reports to

Director of Materials Management

Schedule

Per diem; 6a-12p M-F

Wage

$18.00

Is Supervisor?

No

Mission Statement: We provide quality healthcare with compassion.

Vision: Exceptional people, delivering exceptional care, for a healthier community.

Values: We commit to accountability, respect, integrity, innovation, safety and excellence always.

About Rome Health

Rome Health is a trusted healthcare provider with a long-standing commitment to serving our community with compassion, quality, and integrity. As one of Newsweek's Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care (2026) with deep roots in the region and a strong history of clinical excellence, we provide reliable, patient-centered care across a wide range of services. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and accountability, and many employees build long, meaningful careers here-reflecting the stability and supportive environment we offer. We are equally committed to the future, investing in employee growth, development, and career advancement.

Position Summary

The Stores Clerk supports hospital operations by receiving, organizing, tracking, and delivering inventory and non-inventory supplies throughout Rome Health and its offsite locations. This position maintains accurate inventory counts and supply levels, processes incoming and outgoing shipments and mail, and uses computerized inventory systems and handheld scanners. The Stores Clerk works collaboratively with hospital departments and vendors to ensure supplies are delivered accurately, safely, and on time.

Essential job functions:

• Receive, inspect, count, document, and store inventory and non-inventory items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, par levels, and supply counts using computerized systems, handheld scanners, and manual processes.
• Pick, prepare, and deliver supplies and other items to hospital departments, patient care units, operating rooms, and offsite locations.
• Process incoming and outgoing shipments and resolve or report damaged, missing, or incorrect items.
• Operate mailroom functions, including processing outgoing postage and sorting and delivering incoming mail.
• Safely operate pallet jacks, tow motors, hand carts, box cutters, scanning devices, and other materials-handling equipment.
• Drive a motor vehicle to complete deliveries to offsite locations.
• Prioritize scheduled deliveries, incoming shipments, and urgent departmental requests with minimal supervision.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storeroom, warehouse, mailroom, and work areas.
• Follow hospital safety, infection-prevention, confidentiality, and departmental procedures.
• Communicate professionally and work effectively with employees, physicians, administrators, vendors, and other customers.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and complete inventory, receiving, delivery, and mail records accurately and legibly.
• Maintain reliable attendance and work early mornings and rotating weekend and holiday on-call assignments as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, inventory management, warehouse operations, materials distribution, or a related field.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory management software and handheld scanning devices.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and basic clerical skills.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, physicians, vendors, and other customers.
• Availability to work early mornings and participate in a rotating weekend and holiday on-call schedule.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

Regularly requires lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more; pushing and pulling carts and equipment; reaching above shoulder level; bending, squatting, kneeling, and repetitive movements. The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; manual dexterity to operate computers, scanners, and material-handling equipment; and close visual attention to verify labels, quantities, and inventory records. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, pallet jack, tow motor, hand cart, and related equipment. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Rome Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Benefits

Rome Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match. Additional benefits include group and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, supplemental coverage through Aflac, and employee discounts and perks programs.

EEO Statement

Rome Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law. Rome Health prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all employment practices and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.