Material Expediter

Material Expediter

The Material Expediter is responsible for coordinating and expediting the movement of medical and non-medical supplies and equipment within the warehouse and distribution areas to ensure timely delivery to the appropriate locations. This role involves verifying shipments, managing inventory, and collaborating with warehouse personnel to maintain an efficient supply chain. The Material Expediter ensures compliance with hospital policies and DHA regulations while supporting logistics operations at BAMC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, supplies, and equipment between storage and operational areas.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation and routing to the correct locations or end users.
• Process and route Class VIII medical materials, including controlled substances, temperature-sensitive medical products (TSMP), and hazardous materials, in accordance with BAMC and manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize automated systems such as bar code scanners, handheld terminals, and government database management systems to track and manage inventory.
• Assist with inventory control by conducting location surveys, rotating stock, and reconciling discrepancies in automated tracking systems.
• Identify and remove expired or unserviceable medical/surgical expendable supplies in coordination with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) personnel.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with DHA policies and procedures related to material handling and distribution.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as required to facilitate material movement.
• Monitor and report on material shortages, delivery delays, or discrepancies to management for resolution.
• Support logistics operations by preparing materials for shipment, loading/unloading trucks, and staging supplies for distribution.
• Assist in organizing storage areas and optimizing space utilization.
• Support periodic inventory audits and reconciliations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to associated medical facilities within a 40-mile radius of BAMC may be required (0-15%).

Work Schedule:

• Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Friday, from 0500 to 1700, with an 8.5 to 9-hour shift.
• Each shift includes a 30 or 60-minute unpaid lunch.
• Shifts are assigned by site lead upon start.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be familiar with windows-based computer applications navigation and usage. Experience with DMLSS and Pyxis software is highly preferred.
• Must speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience in medical logistics, warehouse operations, or material handling
• Must be able to pass client background screening for security clearance.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to legally work in the United States without an employer sponsored visa.
• Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain prior to start date, acceptable identification for federal facility access, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID, U.S. passport, or other approved federal identification document. ID must remain valid for the duration of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift and government driver's license. License will cover the employee to drive and operate government vehicles weighing greater than 4 tons NTE 5 tons, with 6 wheels maximum.
• Within 30 days of beginning services under this contract, an employee must provide immunization records that include the following: Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids with a current booster, Immunity test for hepatitis (Type B) virus, and completion of Hepatitis-B vaccine series if non-immune, Serologic evidence of immunity to measles and rubella, or documentation of MMR vaccination, Tuberculosis screening annually via Mantoux technique (TINE test is disallowed), Annual influenza immunization.

Salary:

• $23.40/hour + $4.93/hour Health & Welfare (H&W) benefit
• Non-exempt

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.?
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.?
• Occasionally work near fumes or airborne particles.?
• Occasionally work near toxic or caustic chemicals.?
• Frequently work with risk of electrical shock.?
• Occasionally work near risk of radiation.?
• Regularly work near vibration.?
• Loud noise level (examples: metal manufacturing warehouse, large earth-moving equipment).?

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.?
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.?
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.?

Benefits:

• 401K Employer Matching
• PTO - Vacation eligibility under this federal contract is governed by the Service Contract Act and becomes available once the required continuous service period is met.
• Sick leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
• Employee-paid voluntary benefits
• Employee development resources

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Capital i is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Capital i make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Capital i is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Federal Government Contractor:

As a federal government contractor, Capital i is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Work Authorization:

Capital i considers applicants who are U.S. lawful permanent residents, eligible employment-based green card portability candidates (with a Form I-485 filed at least 180 days prior for a same or similar role), and individuals with valid F-1 or J-1 employment authorization for temporary positions only. Capital i does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Please note: Certain roles may support federal contracts and therefore require U.S. citizenship, specific residency history, or eligibility for a security clearance. Candidates not meeting applicable federal contract requirements will not be eligible for those roles.