Material Handler

Find your calling at Mercy! The primary responsibility of the Materials Handler is to receive and deliver supplies to the appropriate departments within the hospital in a timely and professional manner. They must have a good overall working knowledge of computers and supply chain operations. The handler should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and can lift 50 pounds. The material handler will be responsible for receiving supplies into the supply chain management system and scanning the packages upon delivery to final destinations.

The expectation is these individuals will be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Full-Time (40 hours/week).

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, processing, and delivering supplies throughout the hospital in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. This role ensures efficient supply chain operations by managing incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting hospital departments in a fast-paced environment.

• Distribution Sort and stage received packages by delivery route.
• Deliver supplies to designated departments, ensuring accurate chain-of-custody scanning.
• Prioritize time-sensitive, overnight, and urgent deliveries.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of receiving and staging areas.
• Ensure package integrity, including handling of refrigerated or sterile items.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Inspect outbound shipments for accuracy and proper labeling.
• Receiving Process incoming shipments accurately in supply chain (SC) systems.
• Label and prepare shipments for internal distribution.
• Unload and verify deliveries according to policy.
• Maintain inventory rotation using FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
• Research and resolve missing or lost shipments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized receiving dock.
• Equipment Distribution / Pick-Up Prepare and transport medical supplies and equipment.
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments efficiently.
• Mail Services (as applicable) Sort, process, and deliver incoming mail.
• Prepare outbound mail and coordinate vendor pickup.
• Provide customer support related to mail services.
• Customer Service Deliver excellent customer service and resolve service issues per policy.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments.
• Technology Utilize supply chain software for tracking, issuing, and inventory management.
• Perform accurate data entry and system updates.
• Use Microsoft Office and internal systems effectively.
• Complete required training and compliance modules timely.
• Safety & Compliance Follow all hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Adhere to department procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Training & Support Assist in training new team members as a preceptor.
• Support departmental projects and initiatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics, or healthcare environment preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Regular walking, standing, and material handling required.

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream.

In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes.…