Material Services Associate

Summary

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Material Services Associate I in our Distribution department. This part-time (0.5 FTE) will work Monday through Friday from 6am to 10am. Under close supervision, assists with various responsibilities of the supply chain department; receive, store, sort, issue, replenish, inventory stock levels, transport and monitor materials, supplies, linen, mail, products and equipment and perform related duties as assigned.

Ensures departmental standards for quality and productivity are maintained. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards and directly contributes to customer and patient satisfaction.

• May receive, load, unload, sort, prepare, issue, pick, stock, and/or shelve, and monitor materials/products/equipment for receiving, storage, shelving, distribution, etc
• Checks packing slips, (bar code) and other information against product/materials/equipment
• May assist in taking inventories
• Answers routine requests for information
• Follows detailed instructions in order to complete tasks
• May deliver mail/materials/products/equipment to supply areas and/or users' work area
• Retrieves, records and updates information in computerized systems, via department documents, on logs and via other means as instructed
• Meets departmental standards for productivity, accuracy, and quality
• Maintains work area in orderly manner
• Ensure the accuracy of all receiving, shipping, ordering and delivering documents or electronic files
• Assist as needed in product recall efforts
• May sort mail for delivery
• May weigh, sort and affix postage to mail
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Performs all other related duties as requested after appropriate training

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read and count accurately, do simple math and write legibly
• Duties involve clerical skills equivalent to a high school education
• Six (6) months experience in a warehouse/distribution/delivery environment
• OR-
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum three (3) months experience preferred
• Past warehouse/storeroom experience is desirable
• Experience with computerized inventory management system is preferred