Distribution Attendant alternating weekends

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Distribution Attendant.

• Receives, loads and unloads pallets of supplies and places them into pallet racks and shelving units by hand or power and manual equipment, making sure to rotate supplies in accordance with expiration date.
• Maintains inventory levels by checking shelves, restocking supply carts, and maintaining supply records. Picks and assembles supplies and equipment into boxes/totes to facilitate movement of materials to specified Nursing Units and par program. Replenishes par‑stock carts on patient care areas, including med/surg, intravenous and instrument supplies.
• Ensures par‑stock carts are accurately filled to the appropriate stock level.
• Ensures a neat and orderly appearance of the supply carts.
• Makes deliveries of requested supplies for patient care areas throughout the Medical Center. Obtains appropriate authorizing signatures when issuing supplies.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment delivered to the end users or for the par program are accounted for by a complete, appropriate and accurate document (i.e., requisition, pick ticket, purchase order, etc.).
• Conducts proofreading and checking of documents for accuracy and inputting/retrieving data into or from an automated inventory control computer system or handheld devices. Performs cycle counts and physical inventory responsibilities. Notifies Supervisor of inventory discrepancies in the store room or supply closets.
• Operates pallet jacks, forklift trucks, other material handling equipment to pick supplies and equipment from stock in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all workload schedules. Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Maintains efficient and proper care of all hospital materials handling supplies and equipment. Sorts and distributes mail on a timely basis. Maintains all postage meters. Answers mail services telephone and provides individuals with assistance regarding mailing information and mail preparation.
• Makes special pickups/deliveries of time‑related materials, large, bulky, and heavy mail items, parcels, or mailbags. Runs errands and performs simple routine messenger duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Receives, unloads and loads hospital supplies and equipment. Receives supplies and equipment from vendors and verifies accuracy and count of items received. Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, tagging, stocking, packing and unpacking of supplies and equipment and repacking for shipment as needed.
• Breaks down and separates incoming shipments of supplies and equipment and sorts them onto platform trucks, u‑boats and pallets according to building for distribution to final destination. Obtains appropriate authorizing signatures when delivering supplies to the end users.
• Reports all discrepancies such as over‑shipment, shortages, damages, incorrect catalog numbers and POs or unusual situations to supervisory staff. Maintains accurate records of all transactions, as required.

• High School or General Equivalent Diploma.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with computerized inventory management and warehousing systems such as barcode and handheld scanning devices.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute work/projects with attention to detail.
• Accuracy in record‑keeping and strong attention to detail.
• Participation in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Maintenance of professional interactions with customers and materials management staff.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Efficient and safe operation of postal equipment, material handling equipment (forklift, power and manual jacks).
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50 lbs).

Two years of warehouse and/or store experience preferred.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

The salary range for the role is $50,689.86 - $50,689.86 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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