Warehouse Worker

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Richmond, Virginia is looking for a Receiving Specialist to manage incoming shipments, utilizing the MMIS system to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This role demands effective communication skills and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Responsibilities include delivering items to end users, verifying delivery accuracy, and maintaining inventory organization. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required and prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and give effective communication to customers.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Utilize MMIS system to receive packages.
• Verify accuracy of deliveries.
• Load and wrap items utilizing pallet jackets.

Skills

Computer or hand-held knowledge

Effective communication skills

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Receiving Specialist receives and verifies incoming purchase orders using automated system(s); researches packages that don’t have purchase orders in a timely manner; and keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments. The Receiving Specialist delivers all incoming packages to the correct location as soon as possible. Duties include but are not limited to receiving, shipping, unpacking, verifying, and recording incoming packages.

Responsibilities

• Utilize MMIS system to receive packages
• Appropriately receive packages and safely and securely prepare for transport
• General maintenance, including cleaning, organizing, and securing inventory
• Load and wrap items utilizing pallet jackets
• Deliver items to end users (internal customers)
• Verify accuracy of deliveries
• Verify PO and receipt accuracy in MMIS
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Education: n/a
• Licensure/Certification Required: n/a
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: n/a

Minimum Qualifications

• Years and Type of Required Experience: n/a

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Computer or hand-held knowledge required
• Ability to read, write and give effective communication to customers
• Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• 1 year warehouse or supply chain experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Prolonged periods of working alone
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending
• Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

• Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity

Hazards

• Mental/Sensory –Emotional: Mental / Sensory: Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading
• Emotional: Steady Pace, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.