Stocking Associate (Part-Time) in Warrensburg, Missouri at Western Missouri Medical Center

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for storage and inventory of some departmental supplies and food stuffs. Also responsible for maintaining sanitation in storage areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inventory and maintain necessary food and other supplies to ensure an efficient operation of Food & Nutrition Services.
• Store food and supplies in correct containers and in proper storage areas according to department guidelines as indicated by non-spoilage of food.
• Maintain records and logs documenting storage temperatures of perishable food items on a daily basis.
• Date, label, and rotate stock according to procedures as indicated by oldest product being utilized first.
• Notify the production team of items needing to be ordered which includes food and supplies based upon product specification as established by Morrison ordering protocols and procedures.
• Transport food and supplies in appropriate containers or vehicles as indicated by food or supplies arriving safely and intact.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when receiving and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Follow all security procedures regarding the storeroom organization.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary working environment.
• Report needed maintenance or repairs of equipment used.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
• Identify and utilize cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
• Utilize equipment in performing job functions according to department safety procedures.
• Follow facility, department, Morrison and Compass safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting.
• Follow facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
• Follow the facility’s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
• Adhere to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills, as appropriate.
• Adhere to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate.
• Respond to utility failures following department guidelines.
• Communicate any patient or customer related problems to appropriate personnel.
• Participate and attend departmental meetings and staff development programs as appropriate.
• Exhibit pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Adhere to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Read and comply with all policies and procedures of Morrison and Compass as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Shift Requirements

• Morning availability highly preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other associates of the department.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.