Medical Supplies Sorting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Make a real impact every day! Join MATTER, a nonprofit social enterprise that turns donated medical supplies into resources for communities worldwide. In this hands-on role, you will help prepare lifesaving materials for shipment across the globe and for resale to fund operations. No medical background required - we will train you!

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on, repetitive tasks, this role is a great fit. In our warehouse, your hard work directly supports lifesaving projects around the world. At MATTER, you will join a supportive team that values innovation, care, and enthusiasm - while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Sort, identify, and classify donated medical supplies by product type, intended use, condition, packaging integrity, expiration information, and MATTER sorting criteria
• Apply detailed sorting standards to determine whether items are appropriate for global projects, resale, inventory, or other disposition
• Accurately distinguish between similar medical products and organize supplies into established categories and subcategories for inventory and project use
• Pick and verify items for projects, customer orders, and shipments, confirming the correct product, quantity, condition, and packaging before items are packed
• Assist with maintaining organized medical supply inventory, locating specific products for upcoming projects/shipments, and identifying items that are misplaced, misclassified, damaged, or unsuitable
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or other transport vehicles as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sorting area and contribute ideas to improving sorting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Complete all required trainings as assigned
• Follow established procedures and policies, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook, and perform other duties as assigned
  

Qualification Requirements:

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for MATTER and its mission
• Ability to learn and consistently apply detailed medical-supply identification, classification, and sorting standards; no medical background is required - training is provided
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to read product labels, identify key product differences, check expiration information, and evaluate packaging condition
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to classify a high volume of varied medical supplies accurately and efficiently
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize when an item is unusual, questionable, or outside established criteria and should be escalated
• Ability to work independently with little supervision while consistently following established sorting procedures and quality standards
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, in order to follow sorting criteria, product information, safety instructions, and work-related directions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Comfortable performing repetitive, hands-on tasks and standing for prolonged periods of time
  

Additional Info:

• Applications must include BOTH your resume and cover letter for further consideration
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours/week) compensated at $20/hour
• Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, 401K plan with employer contribution, and generous health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA)
• Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling crawling, reaching, handling, lifting, pushing, and pulling are required to perform the essential functions of this job
• This position is not authorized to operate motorized equipment or machinery
• Work takes place in a warehouse-type setting with temperature fluctuations; remote work is not available
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, generally between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm
• Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening and personality assessment
• MATTER reserves the right to revise the duties of this position at any time
  

HOW TO APPLY:

Click the Apply  button and upload both your résumé and cover letter. Your cover letter is your chance to show us your personality, motivation, and passion for making a difference. No need for it to be long or fancy, but it is required to be considered further.

MATTER's Culture:

It is important to consider MATTER's culture of SERVICE before joining the team. Each letter in the word SERVICE represents a value. As a team, we commit this to memory due to its importance in working together for a common goal.  

'S' stands for Stewardship with a tag line, 'to whom much is given, much is required.' Each team member is responsible to actively look for ways to maximize the resources around us.  

'E' represents Enthusiasm with a tag line, 'be inspired and inspire others.' This is about having an eager enjoyment about MATTER's work to the point that other team members and MATTER constituents notice and are inspired to join you.

'R' is for Resourcefulness with a tag line, 'we see the value of what's in our own two hands.' Our founders asked the simple question about what they had in their hands to serve others. They used warehouses to begin a movement that has reached millions of people. We hold this value high as a simple question for all we reach because everyone has something to give and use for the good of others.

'V' is for Voluntary with the tag line, 'we choose to be here.' This means that we view our role in this movement as a privilege. We aren't forced to do this work, we choose to do it willingly. While team members are competitively compensated for their role, it shouldn't be held as a right.

'I' is for Innovation with the tag line, 'we find solutions.' MATTER often needs original and creative thinking to find solutions. In all cases, we need team members who bring a problem-solving attitude. We are more focused on working hard to find solutions than worrying about problems.

'C' is for Caring with the tag line, 'do unto others as you would have them do to you.' This is really about sympathizing and empathizing with our team members, those we serve and anyone we connect with for MATTER. It's about going above and beyond to help others.

'E' is for Entrepreneurial with the tag line, 'we turn sources into resources.' If you can't either think like an entrepreneur or appreciate the thinking of an entrepreneur, MATTER isn't for you.