Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Responsible for ordering, receiving, proper storage, rotation, inventory, and distribution of all food and non-food items. Prepares and places orders for all food and non-food items from approved vendors. Establishes par levels to ensure adequate stock of foods and supplies. Orders are placed using Just-In-Time principles to minimize overstocks and spoilage.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds KPs policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Maintains stock including ordering, requesting, taking inventory, and disposal
• Keeps storage areas organized and clean
• Collects and maintains written information including logs, menus, slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing, and scheduling activities
• Receives and maintains products utilizing food safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy (HACCP) principles in a sanitary environment
• Processes and translates information including data entry, basic coding, and abstracting
• Uses verbal communication skills effectively including telephone conversations w / patients, doctors, and co-workers
• Collects and maintains financial information including billing and accounting data, filing, and track financial information data
• Analyzes information including reading report results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective
• May orient and train new employees

Basic Qualifications

Experience : One (1) year of experience in shipping and receiving. Knowledge of alpha numeric filing systems. Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral directions. Current CA driver's license may be required in certain departments as specified. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.