Warehouse Specialist

Formerly Puget Sound Blood Center and Lane Blood Center, Bloodworks is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska – partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research. We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Specialist to join our Materials Management team at Bloodworks Northwest. The incumbent will be under the general guidance of the Warehouse Lead, assisting in the timely and accurate receiving and storing of stock and non‐stock supplies and equipment from the central storage facility to all Bloodworks' locations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Receive, inspect, verify, accept, store, and/or reject all incoming supplies and equipment.
• Receive requests and fill floor supply requisitions from various departments.
• Record refrigerator temperature readings daily.
• Assist in the reconciliation of inventory counts as necessary.
• Maintain accurate rotation of stock as required.
• Advise the Warehouse Lead of any shortages and/or discrepancies relating to inbound, outbound, or current inventory.
• Assist in the recording, both manually and by computer terminal, of all necessary paperwork as it relates to the control of stockroom items.
• Data entry, record keeping, and other general administrative duties.
• Keep the storeroom in a tidy and clean manner as appropriate.
• Participate in process and workflow improvement opportunities.
• Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as written.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in shipping and receiving; 2 or more years preferred.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS include, but are not limited to:

• Possess current forklift operator certification.
• Demonstrated practical interpersonal communication skills.
• Required mental activities include continuous use of the ability to read, speak, write, and understand English, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. Required mental activities used less frequently include decision-making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service, performing basic Math, and independent judgment and/or independent action (used frequently); creativity, use of discretion, and problem analysis (used occasionally); and negotiation and selling (used rarely).
• Required physical activities include continuous standing, walking, stooping, sitting, bending, kneeling, talking, reaching, hearing, and handling. Required physical activities used less frequently include repetitive motions of hands/wrists and feet.
• Other physical activities required include the operation of electronic hi‐lift, electronic pallet jack, and manual pallet jack (frequently).
• The ability to push, pull, lift, and carry an average of 60 pounds throughout the day is required.
• Other job skills related to specific job functions include the use of a keyboard, fax, and copier.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extensive walking, lifting, loading, and unloading of trucks is required in this position.
• As this is an essential position with indirect responsibility to donors and/or patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.
• Must be available to work some scheduled holidays.
• This position involves indirect exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Shift: Monday – Friday, first shift onsite in Renton, WA.

Benefits and Perks:
Employees regularly scheduled for 24 hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 401b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*

• Conditions apply

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.