Receiving Clerk

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Receiving Clerk, you will be responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, and documenting all incoming shipments and deliveries.

Every day you will verify contents against purchase orders, identify and report discrepancies or damages, and organize received goods for proper distribution or storage.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, efficient organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting smooth operations.

• Accepts and signs for deliveries from distributors/vendors and assists in unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
• Uses dollies, forklifts and other moving equipment to transport shipments from loading dock and around the stockroom.
• Opens boxes and inspects contents of shipments, contacting buyers to resolve shipment discrepancies and processing returns for any defective or incorrect items.
• Stores, restocks and shelves delivery items as necessary and ensures that the stockroom is clean and organized.
• Processes transfers for shipments moving on to another location.
• Maintains records of all received shipment and contacts distributors/vendors directly or works with buyers to inquire about any shipment issues.
• Addresses and answers clinical staff inquiries about pending orders and shipments.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Graduate or GED, upon hire
• Two years supply chain related experience

Common Spirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.