Inventory Control Technician

Inventory Control Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Summary of Job Duties: The Inventory Control Technician accepts and stocks all food and produce orders upon delivery in their respective areas of preparation for patient, cafeteria, and catering services. The Inventory Control Technician must meet time requirements of distribution of food and supplies, maintain clean and safe storage areas, and work cooperatively with all other employees. This position assists with special functions and food preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus one (1) year of inventory control experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for issuing all food products to employees when they report to the storage area. Responsible for checking off items and signing delivery invoices upon receipt.
• Assist with printing requisition sheets that departments enter through the electronic inventory system or pre-established pull sheets. Build carts for pickup or delivery of requisition sheets for all areas of the hospital.
• Responsible for proper utilization of storage space and rotation of all food items and supplements.
• Responsible for dating and labeling all stock upon receipt. Keeps all walk-in coolers, freezers, and storage areas clean. Proper storage and rotation of dairy products, fresh produce and vegetables, meats and seafood (and thawing these items as necessary for the cycle menu).
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

• $16 hourly. $33280 annually

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

• Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Sitting

Special Instructions to Applicants: