Job Description

Northwest Respiratory Services seeks a Part Time Warehouse Assistant to join our team in

Des Moines, IA.

This person will assist in managing inventory, shipping, procurement and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

This position offers a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with Inventory Control of products As new products enter the warehouse verifies packing slip accuracy with purchase order Stock shelves, rotate inventory items as necessary, report shortages to manager. Maintain equipment repair processes, including disinfecting, cleaning, reassembly Function testing of reassembled equipment and placement back in inventory as patient ready Fill daily work orders in a timely manner for UPS shipping readiness Report and take active part in measured improvement in processes to reduce incorrect deliveries Assists team to ensure Branch orders are pulled accurately Ensure branch orders are shipped in a timely matter using the most cost-effective means. Communicate inventory needs to leadership based on established par levels Serve as a product availability and location resource to Customer Service, Service Technicians, and other team members. Assist with clerical activities including filing, and maintaining of various established data bases including equipment repair log and other compliance records. Arrange procurement of CPAP/BiPAP and oximetry download data Develop and maintain a basic knowledge of NRS Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedure Manual Attend annual training sessions and/or competency tests Under the direct supervision of Director of RT assists with in house clients as appropriate All other duties as assigned by branch manager.

Our Top Candidate Would Have:

Education/Experience -

High School diploma or general education degree. Warehouse and or HME experience is preferred but not required. Ability to create Microsoft word documents and proficient at data entry to established Microsoft excel spreadsheets

Employee Screening

- successful clearance of motor vehicle record

Language Skills -

Ability to speak and communicate well with clients. Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions/procedures/manufacturers recommendations

Interpersonal Skills

- Must possess good customer and communication skills with internal and external customer groups

Adaptability-

must be flexible and resourceful in an ever-changing environment

Time Management -

Ability to work independently, organize and manage multiple priorities with little supervision

Physical Demands -

Frequent bending, reaching, twisting. Ability to lift up to and including 60 pounds. Frequent standing, walking. Subject to varied warehouse temperatures. Tolerance to disinfectants used.

Safety/Security -

Actively promotes and personally observes all safety and security procedures and uses all equipment and materials properly

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -

State Issued Drivers license
We look forward to seeing your application and the opportunity to speak with you further!


Northwest Respiratory Services is a privately held, regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry. We proudly serve patients in their own homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and veterans receiving care from the VA Hospital. Since 1976, we have been a trusted partner, dedicated to the highest standard of care at the best possible value.


Northwest Respiratory Services is an EO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled