Materials Handler

Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Materials Handler manages the inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and materials within a hospital or medical facility. The Materials Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring that the hospital or medical facility has the necessary supplies and equipment to provide high-quality care to patients. The team members in this role are extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

A Materials Handler demonstrates a commitment to accuracy, collaboration, organization, safety, and continuous improvement in the workplace. By modeling these behaviors, a Materials Handler can be very successful in the workplace not only in this role but by creating a workplace culture of excellence and efficiency for others as well.

• Be skilled in unloading and loading material within a hospital setting
• Ability to operate a fork and lift pallet Jack
• Perform visual inspections to ensure that materials meet the standard per the PO
• Use a computer-based tracking system
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety acumen
• Possess and use profound mechanical and troubleshooting skills

A Materials Handler will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Attention to detail:
  By paying close attention to the inventory levels, ensuring that supplies are tracked and recorded, and completing tasks accurately, a materials handler can set an example of how important attention to detail is.
• Collaborating with others: A materials handler can show leadership skills by working collaboratively with other staff members to ensure the necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Maintaining organization: A materials handler can demonstrate the importance of maintaining an organized and efficient workplace by keeping the storage areas and supply rooms clean and organized.
• Adhering to safety protocols:
  By following all safety protocols related to handling and storing medical supplies and equipment, a materials handler can demonstrate the importance of safety in the workplace.
• Continuous improvement: A materials handler can show leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting changes that can streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

Entry Level

Proficient in English, both verbally and written

High School Diploma/GED

Previous hospital/medical supply experience preferred

• Be able to continuously move/walk throughout the hospital for multiple hours
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time, stooping and bending at the waist
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to operate a phone
• Basic computer skills
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Complete the occupational health process per the hospital's standards.