Warehouse Associate _ Laboratory Inventory Specialist

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Preparing and receiving ship orders
 Moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated
areas.
 Sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined
sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
 Filling requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items
 Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe
 Marking materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
 Opening bales, crates, and other containers.
 Recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.
 Assisting in counting of physical inventory.
 May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
 Completing requisition forms to order supplies
 Preparing parcels for mailing.
 Organizing warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
 Wearing the proper safety equipment.
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
 High school diploma preferred or general education degree (GED);
 Three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
 Valid Driver’s License and record in good standing.
 Knowledge of Microsoft office products and operation of office equipment‐ printer, PC, etc

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; to handle or feel;
to talk and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist.
Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with
applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the
Environmental Health and Safety Manual.
Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated with, but not limited to
blood‐borne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances and radioactive material exist and
are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff is expected to adhere to
all health and safety policies, at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by either
management or the Health and Safety Officer