Materials Handling Technician jobs in the United States

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED and two years related experience. Valid driver’s license required. Must complete Motor Vehicle Safety Course with 6 months of hire. CDL required for Galveston National Lab.

Job Summary: 

Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Performs more complex clerical and manual tasks and occasionally take a tactical lead role in the verification, storage, issuance and delivery of materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical).

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree and two years’ experience in supply and/or distribution and/or receiving.

Job Duties: 

• Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management Warehouse, the Hospital Materials Management storeroom(s) and/or in unit supply rooms (PAR locations / Point of Use technology).
• Prepares and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
• Consistently exhibits a commitment to accomplish fill rate objective.
• Processes all incoming supplies and equipment and monitors the quality assurance inspections of all items received by ensuring the receipts are checked for missing items, damaged items, expired items and/or wrong items and reports all discrepancies. 
• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
• Fills customer request / order for stocked materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical), ensuring order accuracy.
• Executes the distribution of materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical), to include, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTBM System. 
• May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Provides customers service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones and processing requests. 
• Works safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Keeps current and up to date with all required training and staying current in field of expertise.
• Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer needs. 
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs. 
• Operates standard materials handling equipment – this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse. 
• Utilizes email and Internet for work related communications. 
• As needed, maintains vehicle usage log, inspects condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance. 
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers. 
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.
• Ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and 50 lbs. knuckle to shoulder 
• Requires frequent bending standing and walking.

Salary Range:

 Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.