IN-FSSA-Stores Clerk/Seamstress

Job Description

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Receiving/delivery –
Count, confirm and document all shipments 
against requisitions, for amount received and notify appropriate parties
if shipment is incorrect or incomplete.  Notify
responsible person when shipment arrives for verification.  Deliver shipments within hospital campus per
departmental protocols.

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Unloading and loading
trucks – Load and unload trucks from dock and ground level using appropriate
equipment or carts. 

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Parcel post or U.S.
mail handling – Shipping and receiving from UPS including completed paperwork.
US mail receiving and sorting for daily delivery within hospital campus. Good
reading and comprehension skills needed during sorting of mail with assistance
from current staff and resident list of names.

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Supply rooms, supply
carts and office supplies- Knowledge of par levels and items used to stock each
area.

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Stock rotation –
Knowledge of medical supply rotation procedures to prevent use of expired
products such as syringes, condoms, etc. This is required in large supply room
and both warehouses including the pandemic supplies.

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Safety – Use and
knowledge of SDS guidelines, knowledge of hospital infection control plan and
hazardous material procedures. Proper/safe use and maintenance of equipment.
Needs to be familiar with all hospital emergency plans and the role of the
Warehouses and Central distribution stock.  

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Housekeeping –
Sweep/mop all Central Distribution areas also responsible for mailroom /office
cleanings.

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Procurement – The
ability to ascertain and acquire the needed supplies for Central Supply for
stocking, or for various departmental requests, while using the State
Procurement procedures received from Fiscal Management educational
in-servicing.

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Sewing – Provides
alterations, mending, and marking patient clothing.

 Job Requirements:

 ·        High School or GED graduate preferred.

·        Must obtain CPR and CPI certification,
demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification
throughout employment.

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Ability to read, write
and comprehend English – follow written instructions/guidelines; read and
understand user manuals

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Ability to lift 40 lbs and
push/pull up to 200 lbs frequently. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel,
climb stairs.

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Must be able to hear
the telephone ring or dock bell.

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Ability to complete
work assignments in extreme temperatures

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Perform various types
of alterations and repairs

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Individual must know
how to accurately measure, add and subtract

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Familiar with different
types of sewing machine brands, needles, thread and measuring tapes.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Difficulty of Work:

Job involves lifting, bending, stooping,
stretching, walking, and climbing.

Responsibility:

Incumbent is primarily
responsible for warehouse/central distribution daily operations. Receiving and delivery
of supplies throughtout hospital. 

Personal Work Relationships:

Contacts are with vendors, warehouse staff and
other hospital employees to coordinate proper operation of warehouse in
receiving and issuing goods, and be able to explain procedures.

Physical Effort:

Required to lift 40 lbs or
more frequently and pushing/pulling up to 200 pounds while working in a
warehouse environment.  Involves sitting,
lifting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing and standing.  Ability to perform CPI interventions and CPR
is required.

Working Conditions:

Works in a psychiatric hospital.  At times, the incumbent may be required to
work different areas on or off grounds. Potential for physical injury related
to patient behavior and management of that behavior.  Majority of
time is in air conditioned building handling supplies or in warehouse receiving
office. Will have  times when it is
necessary to work in un-air conditioned warehouse building having to clean or
move supplies in supply cages.