Warehouse Inventory Clerk

Your future role at a glance

Location : Nashville, TN

Facility : Dispensary of Hope

Department : Dispensary of Hope Distribution Center

Schedule : Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday

Salary : $18.31-$24.77 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• The primary focus is on monitoring, ordering, stocking, and transporting supplies and equipment. This includes ensuring timely delivery, maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing product expiration through proper rotation, and troubleshooting inventory issues. Basic understanding of inventory tracking and control, ability to count, receive, and reconcile inventory, familiar with FIFO/FEFO (First Expired, First Out)
• High accuracy in counting units, recording data, labeling products, ability to catch errors quickly
• Experience using inventory systems / warehouse systems, basic computer skills (Google, Excel, data entry), ability to enter and track data accurately
• Understanding of regulated environments (pharmacy/healthcare is a plus) with receiving shipments, checking against packing lists, preparing orders for distribution
• Warehouse Operations: Essential experience includes general warehouse duties, receiving, and scanning. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Stand and move for extended periods

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Pharmacy or healthcare inventory is highly preferred
• Cold chain products, lot number and expiration tracking, barcode scanners, warehouse systems (WMS), reliability and accountability

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• The primary focus is on monitoring, ordering, stocking, and transporting supplies and equipment. This includes ensuring timely delivery, maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing product expiration through proper rotation, and troubleshooting inventory issues. Basic understanding of inventory tracking and control, ability to count, receive, and reconcile inventory, familiar with FIFO/FEFO (First Expired, First Out)
• High accuracy in counting units, recording data, labeling products, ability to catch errors quickly
• Experience using inventory systems / warehouse systems, basic computer skills (Google, Excel, data entry), ability to enter and track data accurately
• Understanding of regulated environments (pharmacy/healthcare is a plus) with receiving shipments, checking against packing lists, preparing orders for distribution
• Warehouse Operations: Essential experience includes general warehouse duties, receiving, and scanning. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Stand and move for extended periods

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.