Warehouse & Delivery Associate II

Gulf Coast Blood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Gulf Coast Blood is seeking a Warehouse & Delivery Associate II to support efficient warehouse and distribution operations in the Greater Houston area. You will handle receiving, storage, picking, deliveries, and inventory control while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role combines hands-on warehouse work with driving duties, including operating cargo vans, pickup trucks, and box trucks to move supplies to donor sites and facilities. A dependable, detail-oriented professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer and data entry skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems or software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and process transactions.

Responsibilities

• Pull, fill, and deliver supply requisitions accurately and on time.
• Receive, store, and move inventory; perform cycle counts.
• Operate company vehicles safely to transport supplies in the Greater Houston area.
• Maintain warehouse organization and comply with SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Valid Texas driver's license

Tools

Inventory management systems

Data entry

Job description

Join our team of heroes!

Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further.

Join our team of heroes!

Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse & Delivery Associate II supports efficient warehouse and distribution operations through accurate receiving, storage, picking, replenishment, delivery, and inventory control activities. This role is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing inventory, fulfilling supply requests, receiving and distributing mail, maintaining stock levels, performing cycle counts, and ensuring timely deliveries across Gulf Coast Blood locations and partner facilities.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, service-oriented professional who enjoys both hands-on warehouse work and driving. This position regularly operates a variety of company vehicles, including cargo vans, pickup trucks, and box trucks, to transport supplies, materials, and equipment safely throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding communities. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential for success in this role.

Join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports life-saving operations. Your attention to detail, dedication to customer service, and ability to keep critical supplies moving where they are needed most will help ensure Gulf Coast Blood can continue serving patients and communities across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable professional looking to grow their career in warehouse operations, logistics, and distribution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Inventory Distribution, Requisition Fulfillment & Deliveries (40%)

• Pull, fill, and deliver supply requisitions to departments and facilities in an accurate, timely, safe, and courteous manner.
• Pick up and deliver supplies between donor sites and company facilities.
• Deliver received goods to the appropriate departments and/or stock inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Ensure all transported items are handled properly and in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Receiving, Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations (30%)

• Identify and resolve non-routine issues related to receiving activities, inventory discrepancies, and supply orders.
• Assist with periodic cycle counts and the annual fiscal inventory count.
• Organize supplies, reagents, and materials to support proper inventory rotation and ensure older inventory is used first when appropriate (La Concha location only).
• Identify missing, lost, or damaged materials and promptly notify management.
• Monitor warehouse temperatures and maintain documentation in compliance with SOPs.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and inventory accuracy to support efficient operations.

Mail Processing & Administrative Support (15%)

• Pick up, sort, process, and distribute incoming mail and packages (La Concha location only).
• Apply appropriate postage to outgoing mail and ensure timely delivery to the designated postal facility for processing.
• Support departmental administrative and logistical needs as assigned.

Equipment, Safety & Regulatory Compliance (15%)

• Maintain assigned vehicles and warehouse equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs to management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Follow all applicable organizational policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support compliance with quality, inventory control, and workplace safety initiatives.

Just For You:

• Career advancement.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.
• Free parking!

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

We need someone who has:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required and a minimum of one (1) year of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Basic computer and data entry skills required, including experience using inventory management systems, spreadsheets, or other business applications.
• Ability to accurately maintain records, process inventory transactions, and perform routine administrative tasks.

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must meet the requirements of Gulf Coast Blood's Vehicle Safety Program.
• Forklift certification required or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe after hire.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Who We Are

Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.