Inventory Clerk

Title: Inventory Clerk

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: Central Services & Supplies

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $21.50/hr. - $30.65/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Inventory Clerk is responsible for assisting with all warehouse operations functions including receiving, order picking, packing, shipping, transportation and inventory management. Also supports customer-owned inventory at the distributor including receipts of shipments, monthly inventory reports, and timely delivery of products to the hospitals and ambulatory locations. The position is responsible to help with all warehouse functions, assist in preparation of annual warehouse operation budget, maintain operating expenses based on the operating budget, and the key performance indicators defined for efficient warehouse operations. In addition to the responsibilities at Warehouse, the position also supports the installation of the ParExcellence inventory management system by helping with equipment needs, installing scales and bins for use at the hospital locations throughout the system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

2. Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups. Processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock levels.

3. Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.

4. Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

5. Support the use of a visibility board which includes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including fill rates, Stock outs Backorders, Receiving Exceptions and others to support continuous improvement.

6. Assist with inventory optimization and standardization at all acute care locations if called to do so

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Minimum of 1-year experience in acute care logistics and distribution

Forklift experience

Excellent verbal / written communication and inter-personal skills with strong customer service focus

Demonstrated portfolio of strong project management skills, with ability to systematically analyze issues, and development of corrective actions that permanently eliminate recurring problems.

Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and ERP system; inventory management system preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent required