About this role
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.
Essential Job Statements
Utilize MMIS system to receive packages
Appropriately receives packages and safely and securely prepares for transport.
General maintenance, including cleaning, organizing, and securing inventory
Load and wrap items utilizing pallet jackets
Delivers items to end users (internal customers)
Verifies accuracy of deliveries
Verifies 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
DaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
Other facts
About VCU Health
We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day.
With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care.
As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow.
We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community.
Join our team and help us create a new kind of patient experience. Join VCU Health.
EEO Statement:
VCU Health System strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, team members, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay Transparency Provisions:
VCU Health System complies with the Pay Transparency Provisions.
What you'll do
- The Receiving Specialist is responsible for receiving and verifying incoming purchase orders, delivering packages to the correct locations, and maintaining records of shipments. Duties also include general maintenance of the warehouse and ensuring the accuracy of deliveries.
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