Warehouseman II

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Warehouseman Specialist II shall be directly accountable for all the National Institutes of Health (NIH) inventory and equipment.

The work for the NIHSC Warehouse will be performed at 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, and at the NIH Supply Store, Building 10, Bethesda, MD.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receiving function is the starting point for inventory control in the warehouse. It is also the function best suited for gathering information needed for keeping product details accurate and current. The basic functions of receiving include verifying product, quantity, order numbers, preparing receiving reports, and saving reports on the NIH OneDrive SharePoint and updating feeds to designated DLS Dashboards.
• The NIHSC warehouse is comprised of two inbound/receiving areas (General/Chemical). The workload (medical, laboratory, chemicals, office products and furniture) will arrive via commercial carriers. The General inbound/receiving area will include 3 Contractors are always assigned exclusively to that area as "Receivers", and the Chemical inbound/receiving area will include 1 Contractor assigned exclusively to that area at all times. Designated "Receivers" will have the flexibility to assist in the other receiving areas.
• Required to receive/process purchase orders/credit card orders purchased from Distributors/Manufacturers, customer returns and NIH Supply Store, Building 10 for storage and maintenance. All orders/material (exception refrigerated) must be received and put into their proper locations in within four (4) business hours. Refrigerated and hazardous material must be received and placed in its proper location in less than one (1) business hour. All essential data shall be gathered at this stage and documented on the receiving report.
• Material received and identified as having an outstanding order/backorder shall immediately be processed for shipment.
• All items received shall be verified by the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager utilizing NBS material transaction reports. Additionally, weekly volume statistics shall be recorded, reported, and reviewed with the COR.
• A continuous, chronological electronic receiving report shall be maintained on the NIHSC Teams Channel, and an electronic copy sent to the COR. The Receiving Report shall include the supplier's name, purchase order number, National Stock Number (NSN), Description, UOM, quantity received, location, and any discrepancies. The Contractor shall maintain receipts for 36 months before destroying them.
• Materials delivered and off-loaded by commercial carriers are required to be inspected for damage. Contractor must ensure material received is properly packaged and preserved for storage and possess the correct NSN label. As appropriate, stock/parts numbers will be cross referenced against purchase orders and packing slips along with quantity, nomenclature, unit of issue, and packaging requirements. Special care is required to check the quantity per unit pack.
• Shall place items with shipping/packing discrepancies in the Frustrated Cargo holding area and notify the Chief of Inventory Management by email of the discrepant item within four (4) business hours. The Contractor shall process/receive the order once the deficiency is resolved with the Supplier. The Contractor is required to assist in maintaining a database of receipts for discrepant shipments. The material will be stored in a designated Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) holding area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to utilize automated material processing equipment (i.e., handheld, mobile printers, scanners) to optimize warehousing and delivery operations.
• Conducting physical inventories and location surveys
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least 3+ years of warehousing experience. Experience should include, but not limited to:
• Multi-faceted warehouse experience in managing the receiving, picking, kitting, loading, and delivery of healthcare, laboratory, climate-controlled, office, PPE and chemical supplies to NIH customers and all on/off-campus locations.
• Experience using and/or proficiency with inventory/distribution management systems.
• Proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to be licensed, certified, and a willingness to safely operate all SMB material handling equipment (MHE) in support of warehouse operations.
• Experience in setting up and rotating storage locations considering factors such as life expectancy, available space, product turnover, etc.
• Experience on receiving QA/QC processes.
• Comply with (Hazardous Material) HAZMAT storage requirements and regulations, labelling, and procedures.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $23.78.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.