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Description: Seeking a Materials Assistant to support stockroom and courier functions, such as purchasing, ordering, shipping, and receiving supplies. Picking up and delivering blood, blood components and supplies from mobile drives and donor centers to include runs to local hospitals as needed.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Fulfills supply orders for all KBC departments and locations, providing excellent internal customer service.

Utilizes electronic inventory and ordering system to submit purchase orders and other requests to vendors, and to process transactions for inventory receipt and issue; produces reports as needed.

Maintains accurate records regarding quantity and cost of supplies; and reconciles with accounting applications.

Runs reports and takes daily inventory of stock items to maintain the appropriate par levels of supplies on hand. Responsible for creating new items and obtaining quotes from qualified vendors.

Receives, unloads, unpacks, verifies, and stocks supplies upon arrival in accordance with departmental SOPs. Communicates with vendors on Purchase Order variances, damages, and delayed deliveries.

Ensures that all areas of the organization are properly stocked, and that employees are consistently provided with the supplies necessary to perform their jobs.

Assists with the inventory maintenance and internal distribution of incentives.

Keeps work area neat and organized, including the daily breaking down and disposal of cardboard.

Provides back-up support for other department positions, such as mobile inventory staging.

Follows all rules and directions regarding critical supplies, assists within the General Services department, and performs other duties and special projects/tasks as assigned.

Perform courier duties as assigned. This includes operating a vehicle and fulfilling deliveries and pick-up runs to KBC facilities, blood drive locations, and hospitals.

Completes internal and external delivery and pick-up errands for products and supplies, as needed.

Work Environment: This position regularly involves the following:

Standing and walking for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds consistently.

Reading, understanding, and applying Standard Operating Procedures.

Occasionally fulfill basic clerical duties (typing/writing).

Safely ascend/descend a ladder.

Entering and accessing electronic information.

Frequently bend or reach to perform various job tasks.

Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Utilize Powered Industrial Truck pallet jack for warehouse needs.

Analyze complex situations and make sound decisions.

Adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

Work outside in heat, cold, wet, humid, or dry conditions.

Occasionally travel to fulfill essential job function.

Requirements:

Minimum age of 23 years old.

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience in stocking/receiving/shipping merchandise; warehouse fulfillment or similar environment preferred.

Valid Kentucky driver's license and safe driving record.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to consistently lift at least 50 pounds.

Basic MS Office skills with the ability to effectively navigate web-based applications and systems.

Occasional travel among KBC facilities and other external locations.

Flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.

Pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical assessment are required.

Proof of education/certifications required during the interview process

Benefits (All insurance coverage after 60 days):

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Cancer/Accident Insurance

Retirement Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)

Immediate PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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