Material Handling Specialist

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Under the direction of the Manager of Materials Management, prepares/assembles, distributes/transports med/surg supplies, equipment, food, patients and other items as may be necessary. Stocking supply rooms throughout the hospital. Initiating new supply areas to meet joint commission standard. Controlling par levels for each item by daily reordering. Rotation of product. Candidate will participate in Shipping/Receiving duties. Maintain clean and safe work environment.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• In accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards, is responsible for the distribution of supplies and equipment:
• Stock supplies to maintain required inventory levels in all clinical areas, according to departmental protocols.
• Rotates and reprocesses supplies to assure that stock is current and up-to-date
• Handles all stat requirements quickly and accurately.
• Conducts physical inventory of supply locations.
• Identifies and reports all supply distribution problems to Director.
• Maintains automated and manual par level re-supply systems.
• Responsible for ensuring all stock items that are chargeable have appropriate and accurate stickers.
• Provides back up to Inventory Coordinator.
• Assists in year end physical inventory
• Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Required:
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience/Skills: Required:
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Requires the use of ordinary arithmetic
• Demonstrates ability to understand verbal and written communication.
• Strong background in materials management.
• Must be able to complete tasks without supervision.
• Ability to move wheeled equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred:
• Prior hospital experience
• 1 year as a distribution aid recommended.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Constantly:
• Working indoors
• Precise hearing, vision
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 0-10 pounds
• Frequently:
• Standing, walking, pushing, twisting, balancing, bending, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements
• Precise motor skills
• Pushing, pulling 20-50 pounds
• Occasionally:
• Sitting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, temperature extremes, heights, high stress level
• Lifting, carrying 10-50 pounds
• Pushing, pulling 10-20 pounds, 50-100+ pounds

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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