Material Handler

FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Summary:
Responsible for assuring that supplies, equipment, and all materials are properly received and distributed on a daily basis.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Delivers supplies and equipment to the user departments in an efficient and timely manner.
-Restocks utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation, and proper location of stock items.
-Properly handles and stores sterile items to maintain sterility.
-Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
-Receives all materials delivered to the facility by various vendors.
-Maintains all areas of material storage in a neat and organized manner, utilizing proper rotation.
-Assists with identification of what should be in stock, organization of the storage space, and the maintenance of appropriate levels of stock in the patient care, ancillary, and administrative areas.
-Data enters orders and receipts into the Materials Management computer system and completes other computer tasks as delegated.


Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Materials Management/Inventory experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
- Communicate accurately and appropriately.
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
- Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
- Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
- Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.


Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.