Operations Clerk jobs in Seattle, WA

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Under general supervision of department leadership, the Material Operations Clerk 2 is part of a team that unloads, processes, and delivers goods, freight, and mail daily to Center locations both on and off the main campus.  This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, good driving skills, and a consistently high level of customer service. Successful team members will also exhibit higher level problem solving skills and good interpersonal communication with our partners in Procurement and our customers, as well as the ability to work successfully without constant supervision.  Adhering to product handling/storage guidelines, proper chain of custody for all product and confidentiality guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Unload and load trucks.  Examine freight and notify leadership of any damage or shortages.  Contact buyer/owner to provide specifics and assist in determining intermediate course of action/disposition.  Advise leadership of all activities for further assistance or follow up. 
• Receive and process goods from vendors.  Verify all part numbers, quantities and purchase order information.  Notify Procurement of any discrepancies and assist in determining course of action/disposition.  Follow proper handling, packaging and storage guidelines for perishables, chemicals and hazardous goods.  Enter receipts into the PeopleSoft system and attach documentation to goods for proper routing to end users.  Route packages to Vuetura stations and barcode packages for delivery. 
• Deliver packages throughout the Center verifying correct delivery location and obtaining delivery confirmation using handheld scanners. Assist Procurement and customers in resolving delivery issues using PeopleSoft and Vuetura inventory/tracking histories as well as FedEx and UPS websites.   Pick up and deliver mail at designated mailstop locations.  Drive department vans for off-campus deliveries and pickups.  
• Fulfill stockroom requests by picking, processing and delivering goods to customers.  Assist with in-house moves transporting equipment and records for customers by completing assigned work orders. Provide customer service to department visitors using the mail system or picking up packages.  Answer telephone inquiries and defer to leadership when appropriate.   Assist customers with the processing of FedEx domestic and International packages. Assist other team members as necessary.  Keep workspaces clean, organized, and free of clutter. 
• Operate hand trucks, carts, vehicles, handheld scanners, computers, faxes, printers, powered and non-powered pallet jacks, table lifts and forklifts.  Position requires frequent lifting of items up to 50lbs, and occasional lifting of items up to 100lbs.  Position requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching, walking and lifting.  Work area includes enclosed offices, loading docks, vehicles, and outdoor parking areas in weather.    

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma, GED or the equivalent. 
• One year of related experience, preferably in material handling, shipping, receiving or delivery. 
• Ability to lift and move 50lbs on a regular basis. 
• Experience working in an environment that practices electronic record keeping and transacting.  
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and a good driving record. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.  
• Good customer service, problem solving and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with handheld scanners/barcode scanning and forklift experience is desirable. 
• Oracle/PeopleSoft/Outlook experience is desirable.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $20.14 to $28.67 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

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