Warehouse Associate Temporary

Position Summary

Warehouse workers are responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock and other.

Teamwork: being able to work as part of a team is essential. Many tasks will require to work with others, need to be able to function as part of a bigger unit.

Organization: detail-oriented and well organized

Speed

Accuracy

Prioritize

Warehouse work is not easy, it involves physical and technical work. Largely involves manual labor.

Other tasks: receive and track shipments; track and document exact shipments; tag and label merchandise; label and stockpile merchandise according to size, shape, and type. Box, wrap and pack merchandise. Enter data in an inventory or logistics software program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of administrative support which may include scheduling, booking travel, expense processing and purchasing.

Compiles, coordinate and assist in the collection, processing and submission of data.

Prepares reports and other documentation as requested by area.

Creates and maintains accurate documents and records.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE (NOVICE):- Clerical/Administration is a skill which includes most clerical and administrative functions typically carried out by secretaries, administrators and others who perform a clerical role. Among the duties are: Ad Hoc Reporting, Calendar Maintenance, Data Entry, Document Duplication, Document Filing and Maintenance, Document Preparation, Employee Record Maintenance, Employee Time Recording, Faxing and Electronic Mailing, Inventory Management, Mail Sorting and Distribution, Meeting Coordination and Scheduling, Message Management, Receptionist Tasks, Special Projects, Spreadsheet Preparation, Travel Arrangements, and Word Processing and Typing.

CALENDAR MAINTENANCE (NOVICE):- The ability to prioritize and maintain a calendar or calendars of scheduled meetings or events. Able to accurately change or update a calendar with no scheduling conflicts.

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT (NOVICE):- The use of a computer system and software to store, manage and track electronic documents and electronic images of paper based information captured through the use of a document scanner.

DATA VERIFICATION (NOVICE):- The ability to verify data in an accurate manner.

FINANCIAL PROCESSES (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS):- Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS):- Knowledge, adherence and application of human resources policies and procedures.

Department Summary:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center TempForce was created to connect temporary talent to all areas of VUMC. TempForce places diverse and skilled personnel to departments across the Medical Center.

Shifts:

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

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The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

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Qualifications -

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Qualifications - External

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and < 1 year relevant experience

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE (NOVICE):- Clerical/Administration is a skill which includes most clerical and administrative functions typically carried out by secretaries, administrators and others who perform a clerical role. Among the duties are: Ad Hoc Reporting, Calendar Maintenance, Data Entry, Document Duplication, Document Filing and Maintenance, Document Preparation, Employee Record Maintenance, Employee Time Recording, Faxing and Electronic Mailing, Inventory Management, Mail Sorting and Distribution, Meeting Coordination and Scheduling, Message Management, Receptionist Tasks, Special Projects, Spreadsheet Preparation, Travel Arrangements, and Word Processing and Typing.

CALENDAR MAINTENANCE (NOVICE):- The ability to prioritize and maintain a calendar or calendars of scheduled meetings or events. Able to accurately change or update a calendar with no scheduling conflicts.

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT (NOVICE):- The use of a computer system and software to store, manage and track electronic documents and electronic images of paper based information captured through the use of a document scanner.

DATA VERIFICATION (NOVICE):- The ability to verify data in an accurate manner

FINANCIAL PROCESSES (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS):- Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS):- Knowledge, adherence and application of human resources policies and procedures.