What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Warehouse position at American HomePatient?
This employee oversees and participates in the shipping, receiving, storing, and ordering of Pharmacy Medications, supplies, and inventory.
- Maintain receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports
- serve as a lead over one or more assigned Shipping Clerk
- train and provide lead work direction and guidance to assigned staff
- Enter shipping destination into carriers' program and affix bar code to shipping container
- Maintain adequate supply of shipping containers and supplies
- Print daily shipping log for all carriers
- Responsible for receiving all shipments
- Documentation of packing slip or invoice
- Responsible for count of pieces being received
- Storage and rotation of inventory
- Maintenance of warehouse and shipping area
- Operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and other equipment utilized in the warehouse
- Utilize space efficiently and effectively
- Take inventory and maintain accurate control systems
- Operate a computer and assigned software
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
with others- Assign and review the work of others
- Assist with training and motivational requirements for Lead and other Clerks
- Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities
- Oversees daily operations of the Warehouse area by ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures in regards to ACHC, OSHA, and FDA
- Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology
- Use and terminology of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and other documents
- Principles and practices of training and providing work direction
- Methods of storing equipment, materials, medications, and supplies
- Proper methods of loading and unloading of trucks
- Space utilization and inventory techniques
- Health and safety regulations
- Basic math
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Proper lifting techniques and safety practices
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years responsible warehouse experience involving the receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies and equipment, as well as the shipment of orders
Physical Demands:
- must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
