Purchasing & Receiving Clerk - Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel

Scope of Position

The Purchasing / Receiving Clerk is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing hotel merchandise. Also assisting in daily and month end inventories and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Professional demeanor appropriate for a resort environment.
• Minimum of 1 -2-year experience in a similar position or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Fort Lift Certification is a plus.
• General knowledge of Excel/Word/Outlook.
• General knowledge of food & beverage items.
• Excellent mathematical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stage merchandise by department, mark appropriate for placement in facility, and deliver merchandise to appropriate department.
• Inspect deliveries and date times to verify freshness, cleanliness, consistency, and quality.
• Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies.
• Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
• Adhere to food safety and handling policies and procedures across all food-related areas.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain the sanitation standards of the food storeroom and walk-ins.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and trash and place in proper storage areas.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist department supervisor with special projects as needed.
• Perform any other duties required by management.

Education

• High school diploma, additional education in accounting a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques and use of equipment/machinery.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements

• On a continuous basis, sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies.
• Use telephone and computer keyboard daily.
• Must be physically fit in to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 100lbs and push carts ranging from 200lbs - 500lbs.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Purchasing /Receiving Clerk job description. This is a summary of the main responsibilities for this position. Business demands dictate work hours and schedules. Attendance and timeliness are a requirement of this position. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time, to meet our guests' needs. I understand that I must also adhere to the property service standards, as well as grooming and uniform standards specific to this position, always maintaining a neat and clean appearance. I will also adhere to any OSHA (safety) practices and wear any assigned PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.