Materials Associate

Materials Associate supports hospital operations by accurately receiving, storing, and delivering medical supplies throughout the facility. This role focuses on inventory control, order fulfillment, and timely distribution of materials to various hospital wings, floors, and departments using handheld scanning devices and carts.

• Receive freight in the stockroom and verify deliveries against documentation.
• Scan incoming inventory into the computer and ERP systems with high accuracy.
• Stock hospital supplies in designated stockroom locations, ensuring proper organization and labeling.
• Pick orders from hospital wings, floors, and divisions using handheld scanners and carts.
• Place picked items into totes and deliver them to the correct hospital areas in a timely manner.
• Put away freight efficiently, including cartons of liquid and medical trays.
• Open boxes safely and prepare items for storage or distribution.
• Check inventory for expired or outdated items and follow procedures for removal or replacement.
• Perform cycle counts and accurately count items to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Use ERP and inventory tracking tools to monitor stock levels and update records.
• Assist with packing, loading, and staging materials as needed for internal deliveries.
• Follow hospital protocols for working in a sterile or clinical environment when required.
• Collaborate with stockroom employees and hospital staff to address supply needs and resolve inventory issues.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe stockroom and work area.
• Follow all hospital safety, infection control, and confidentiality guidelines while working in patient care areas.

• Experience with stock, inventory, and materials handling in a warehouse, stockroom, or similar environment.
• Ability to use handheld scanners for picking, tracking, and inventory control.
• Basic computer skills to operate inventory and ERP systems.
• Experience with ERP or similar inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to perform picking, packing, loading, and labeling tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Capability to lift and move freight such as cartons of liquid weighing approximately 2040 lbs and medical trays weighing approximately 510 lbs.
• Comfort working in a physical role that involves standing, walking, lifting, and moving carts throughout the shift.
• Attention to detail when checking for outdates, counting items, and updating inventory records.
• Ability to follow established procedures and hospital protocols.

• Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting is a strong plus.
• Experience working in a sterile or highly regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Prior materials, stockroom, or supply chain experience within a clinical or hospital environment is a significant advantage.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with patients, nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to learn quickly through hands‑on training and shadowing.
• Reliability and punctuality for early morning weekday shifts.

This contract opportunity offers the chance to gain valuable experience within a hospital environment while covering a medical leave for at least two months, with the potential for longer‑term employment as many previous contractors have transitioned to direct hire. Once hired directly, employees can access excellent health benefits. The team provides on‑the‑job training and support, creating a collaborative atmosphere where you can build skills in healthcare materials management and inventory operations.

This role is based inside a hospital in North Portland and involves working entirely on campus, with no off‑site deliveries. You will work Monday through…