Material Operations Clerk I

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. 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.

 

Under general supervision of department leadership, the Material Operations Clerk I 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.  Adhering to product handling/storage guidelines, proper chain of custody for all product and confidentiality guidelines is essential.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Unload and load trucks.  Examine freight and notify leadership of any damage or shortages.
• Receive and process goods from vendors.  Verify all part numbers, quantities and purchase order information.  Notify leadership of any discrepancies.  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.
• Deliver packages throughout Fred Hutch verifying correct delivery location and obtaining delivery confirmation using handheld scanners.  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   picking up packages.  Assist other team members as necessary.  Keep work spaces 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Six months of related experience.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift and move 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience working in an environment that practices electronic record keeping and transacting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with handheld scanners/barcode scanning and forklift experience is desirable but not necessary. 
• Good customer service and communication skills.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $21.30 to $30.13 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.