Materials Handler

Summary:

Request products as determined, weekly cycle counts; follow up on order status with Purchasing to ensure stock availability. Will also handle ordering and replenishing products on the patient care units along with the other departments we supply with products. Department’s main focus is the distribution of supplies and equipment to all areas of the facilities to support patient care.

• Project usage of products and order par cart levels daily in all service areas
• Notify management of all overstock/picking errors to be returned to the Distribution Center
• Maintain effective communication with customers, co-workers, and other team members
• Provide accurate documentation of all department transactions
• Complete all scheduled and unscheduled assignments in a timely manner
• Deliver items/requisitions to appropriate area after receipt
• Answer phone/voicemail in a friendly and courteous manner
• Take down all information for a general stock request and deliver supplies to appropriate personnel/unit
• Report any item shortage to appropriate personnel
• Receive all items using the proper equipment and receiving procedures
• Deliver all possible Fed Ex, UPS, air-borne and any other requested items by the end of the business day
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the materials handling department areas responsibly
• Comply with all JACHO regulations as outlined for inventory storage: supplies 18” ceiling clearance from sprinkler heads; no supplies/bins left on floors; no cardboard in clean areas; rotate stock and check for expiring products
• Perform physical inventory counts during semi-annual inventory

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Requires 2 years experience in healthcare or in warehousing, supply chain management, or purchasing. Prior computer experience.

Company:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Organization Unit: 1083

Department:
Materials Dist Center

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $23.00/hour