Stores Clerk/Seamstress

Job Description

Job Description

Stores Clerk works as a seamstress, providing alterations, mending, and marking patient clothing. Also works at the central distribution/warehouse at Evansville State Hospital. Shipping, receiving & distribution of all merchandise received at ESH.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
·         Receiving/delivery - Count, confirm and document all shipments  against requisitions, for amount received and notify appropriate parties if shipment is incorrect or incomplete.  Notify responsible person when shipment arrives for verification.  Deliver shipments within hospital campus per departmental protocols.
·         Unloading and loading trucks - Load and unload trucks from dock and ground level using appropriate equipment or carts. 
·         Parcel post or U.S. mail handling - Shipping and receiving from UPS including completed paperwork. US mail receiving and sorting for daily delivery within hospital campus. Good reading and comprehension skills needed during sorting of mail with assistance from current staff and resident list of names.
·         Supply rooms, supply carts and office supplies- Knowledge of par levels and items used to stock each area.
·         Stock rotation - Knowledge of medical supply rotation procedures to prevent use of expired products such as syringes, condoms, etc. This is required in large supply room and both warehouses including the pandemic supplies.
·         Safety - Use and knowledge of SDS guidelines, knowledge of hospital infection control plan and hazardous material procedures. Proper/safe use and maintenance of equipment. Needs to be familiar with all hospital emergency plans and the role of the Warehouses and Central distribution stock.  
·         Housekeeping - Sweep/mop all Central Distribution areas also responsible for mailroom /office cleanings.
·         Procurement - The ability to ascertain and acquire the needed supplies for Central Supply for stocking, or for various departmental requests, while using the State Procurement procedures received from Fiscal Management educational in-servicing.
·         Sewing - Provides alterations, mending, and marking patient clothing.
Job Requirements:
·        High School or GED graduate preferred.
·        Must obtain CPR and CPI certification, demonstrate ability to perform techniques, and maintain certification throughout employment.
·         Ability to read, write and comprehend English - follow written instructions/guidelines ; read and understand user manuals
·         Ability to lift 40 lbs and push/pull up to 200 lbs frequently. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs.
·         Must be able to hear the telephone ring or dock bell.
·         Ability to complete work assignments in extreme temperatures
·         Perform various types of alterations and repairs
·         Individual must know how to accurately measure, add and subtract
·         Familiar with different types of sewing machine brands, needles, thread and measuring tapes. 
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Difficulty of Work:
Job involves lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, and climbing.
Responsibility:
Incumbent is primarily responsible for warehouse/central distribution daily operations. Receiving and delivery of supplies throughtout hospital. 
Personal Work Relationships:
Contacts are with vendors, warehouse staff and other hospital employees to coordinate proper operation of warehouse in receiving and issuing goods, and be able to explain procedures.
Physical Effort:
Required to lift 40 lbs or more frequently and pushing/pulling up to 200 pounds while working in a warehouse environment.  Involves sitting, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, climbing and standing.  Ability to perform CPI interventions and CPR is required.
Working Conditions:
Works in a psychiatric hospital.  At times, the incumbent may be required to work different areas on or off grounds. Potential for physical injury related to patient behavior and management of that behavior.  Majority of time is in air conditioned building handling supplies or in warehouse receiving office. Will have  times when it is necessary to work in un-air conditioned warehouse building having to clean or move supplies in supply cages.