Materials Management Assistant

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Materials Management department with purchasing, receiving, storing and distribution of all supplies and equipment throughout the organization.

• Accurately maintain central supply storage
• Ensure data within materials management information system is accurate and up-to-date
• Track shipping and receiving activity as required by department process/procedure
• Log missed shipments and inventory stock-outs
• Follow physical inventory procedures to ensure sufficient stock of required materials is on‑hand
• Purchase supplies and equipment as needed/requested following organization policies and procedures
• Participate in annual inventory processes as assigned
• Maintain shipping and receiving documents

• Unload materials when received
• Responsible for distributing assigned materials, supplies and equipment throughout organization
• Collect mail and packages for shipment and distribution to designated recipient

• Ensure case carts in Surgical Services are properly stocked
• Review inventory for accuracy and completeness of items
• Responsible for communicating supply chain issues
• Partner with appropriate staff in Surgical Services to ensure materials management needs are fulfilled and identify areas for improvement

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

• High school diploma required

• No experience required
• Knowledge of products used in healthcare helpful but not required

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong computer skills
• Exemplary customer service abilities
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Well‑being incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact us at HR or 800‑828‑3627.