Logistic Generalist II | Germantown | Full-Time | Days | 7a-330p
Apply Job ID R-12332 Date posted 09/03/2025If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Brief Overview
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping returned goods and receiving incoming shipments. Responsible for the analysis and reconciliation of resolving issues with vendors, MLH departments and Purchasing.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Performs clerical and physical tasks related to shipping and receiving of supplies, equipment and materials. Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
- Corresponds with vendor representatives to rectify problems and discrepancies, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications. Serves as a liaison with the Purchasing, Accounting, and receiving staff.
- Participates in CIP, quality improvement and evaluation activities and implements measures to insure that hospital, JCAHO and other quality standards are met.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
- Performs other job functions as assigned.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience Requirements
- 1-3 years Administrative or clerical
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to perform manual labor and heavy lifting.
- Ability to research, analyze, and resolve shipping and delivery errors.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to evaluate problematic situations and be able to adapt, respond to, and/or notify/advise appropriate staff in order to resolve the situation/issue.
- Ability to evaluate problematic situations and be able to adapt, respond to, and/or notify/advise appropriate staff in order to resolve the situation/issue.
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- The Associate is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
- The Associate is subject to noise: there is occasionally sufficient noise to cause the Associate to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
- The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.