Warehouse Assistant NFI

About the organization: 

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

POSITION: Assistant, Warehouse NFI

LOCATION: Lviv

JOB SUMMARY

Logistics Department works as a support function covering procurement, Logistics, Transportation & Warehousing.  

The Warehouse Assistant work under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager NFI to provide support to the logistics department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation

Main Responsibilities

•  Receive daily shipments and unpack, sort and store items in correct stockroom and warehouse locations that allow for easy access according to documented standards
• Inspect all items for defects, ensure item counts match shipping manifests, mark items using tags and labels and record item details in manual and/or digital inventory lists daily
• Prepare shipments and manifests daily for internal transportation of stock to other warehouse and stockroom locations, as well as external distribution of items to customers, vendors and other company properties
• Assist stock supervisor as needed with various tasks including cleaning the warehouse and stockroom facilities, finding and disposing of excess or obsolete stock, training new Warehouse Assistant personnel and ensuring stock areas meet documented safety standards
• Adds stickers to each item needs to be donated 
• Escort warehouse transport officer to load & offload donations to the clinics.

Minimum Requirements

• 1 year of experience managing inventory required
• School Diploma
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• physically able to complete required tasks such as walking, lifting, bending, and working in a loud environment

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff is also responsible for preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, or Harassment.  If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities  

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview.