Warehouse Assistant

Mercy Ships is currently searching for a full-time Warehouse Assistant in Lindale, TX. If you are interested in making a difference with an organization that impacts and changes lives around the world, please put your official application in at careers.mercyships.org

Mercy Ships is an international faith-based organization based in Lindale, Texas that provides life changing medical procedures to people across the globe through our hospital ships and volunteers are ordinary people working together to achieve extraordinary things!

Summary

This role is responsible for shipping, receiving and inventory control. The person in this position works with Procurement, Warehouse personnel and receives direction from the Logistics Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To)

• Liaise and communicate with Logistics Manager & Warehouse Personnel, Medical Supplies Manager and Procurement Coordinators regarding supplies.
• Receives and verifies accuracy of incoming shipments.
• Sorts and places materials on racks or shelves according to predetermined organizational system such as size, type, or product code. Marks materials with identifying information.
• Utilizes material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.
• Provide efficient warehousing organization, re-packing and shipping services.
• Maintain updated spreadsheet/computerized inventory data to facilitate efficient receiving, warehousing and shipping of medical/dental equipment and supplies.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, occasionally making recommendations to management on new products or services that might benefit the organization.

• Assists in keeping the facility clean, tidy, professional and clear of unsafe obstructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client/personnel/organizational files.
• Frequently works with volunteers and helpers, including oversight & giving instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements)

• Ability to read/ write and execute four basic math skills. An acute attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Must possess a valid TX driver’s license. Forklift license preferred.
• Must be proficient with computers including the ability to use company databases, Warehouse Inventory System Software, Microsoft Office, especially Excel, E-mail systems, and internet.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and provide documentation in a timely manner.
• Must be able to lift supplies (up to 50 lbs.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a warehousing environment is preferred.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

WHY MERCY SHIPS?

• Mercy Ships provides resources and events that promote the feeling of family and community.
• Our base located on 400 acres of scenic East Texas land offers on campus dining, a specialty coffee shop, indoor basketball and racquetball courts, weight room, walking and biking trails, a disk golf course, and an outdoor pool for you and your family.
• Paid time off, holiday benefits and health and life insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18