Inventory Control Specialist, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Product Management

Inventory Control Specialist, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Product Management

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States. The Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Inventory Control Specialist in the Division of Product Management, to maintain extensive department inventory; ensure accurate entry of inventory data, coordinate equipment and property salvage and instruct personnel in inventory control procedures. The incumbent will be trained on first shift, then assigned to work second shift on various weekdays, with rotating weekends, once training is completed. Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission. If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in inventory control activity, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate work schedules for receiving, inspecting, distributing and maintaining inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Control equipment and fixed assets inventory and coordinate annual inventory data gathering process.
• Implement policies and procedures on inventory control and salvage disposal, monitor receipt and disposition of surplus property and resolve problems involved with inventory of supplies.
• Coordinate with supervisory on disposal of useless equipment, evaluate distribution and inventory systems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain computerized inventory record systems; update systems, prepare report and recommend database/system changes as needed.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

Eighteen (18) months inventory control experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting - Often Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Often Pulling, pushing - Often Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often Stooping - Seldom Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Crouching - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 20.75 Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities