Storeroom Associate Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for storage and inventory of some departmental supplies and food stuffs. Also responsible for maintaining sanitation in storage areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inventory and maintain necessary food and other supplies to ensure an efficient operation of Food & Nutrition Services.
• Store food and supplies in correct containers and in proper storage areas according to department guidelines as indicated by non-spoilage of food.
• Maintain records and logs documenting storage temperatures of perishable food items on a daily basis.
• Date, label, and rotate stock according to procedures as indicated by oldest product being utilized first.
• Notify the production team of items needing to be ordered which includes food and supplies based upon product specification as established by Morrison ordering protocols and procedures.
• Transport food and supplies in appropriate containers or vehicles as indicated by food or supplies arriving safely and intact.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when receiving and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Follow all security procedures regarding the storeroom organization.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary working environment.
• Report needed maintenance or repairs of equipment used.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
• Identify and utilize cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
• Utilize equipment in performing job functions according to department safety procedures.
• Follow facility, department, Morrison and Compass safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting.
• Follow facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
• Follow the facility's protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
• Adhere to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills, as appropriate.
• Adhere to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate.
• Respond to utility failures following department guidelines.
• Communicate any patient or customer related problems to appropriate personnel.
• Participate and attend departmental meetings and staff development programs as appropriate.
• Exhibit pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Adhere to facility confidentiality and patient's rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Read and comply with all policies and procedures of Morrison and Compass as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Shift Requirements

• Morning availability highly preferred.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other associates of the department.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.