Distribution Technician

Help ensure patients and caregivers have the supplies they need when they need them. In this role, you'll support hospital operations by managing inventory, organizing storage areas, processing supply requests, and coordinating with departments across the organization to maintain an efficient flow of medical and non-medical supplies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for medical and non-medical supplies through regular stock checks, monitoring expiration dates, and tracking usage trends.
- Receive, prioritize, and process supply requests from hospital departments.
- Coordinate and distribute supplies to hospital units, clinics, and other designated locations.
- Rotate inventory to ensure proper product dating and minimize waste due to expired supplies.
- Assist with tracking and managing equipment, including medical devices, instruments, and reusable supplies.
- Follow established quality control standards by performing visual inspections, verifying product specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records related to inventory management, supply distribution, and supply transactions.
- Help maintain organized storage areas to support efficient inventory management and accessibility.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Licenses & Certifications

• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Experience

• 1-2 years of warehouse, receiving, inventory, materials management, or supply chain experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with medical and non-medical supplies used in a healthcare or hospital environment.
• Understanding of inventory management practices, supply chain processes, and warehouse operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately handle supplies and maintain records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and department partners.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with inventory management systems and documentation processes.

What You'll Bring

Success in this role requires a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and customer service. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing inventory, fulfilling supply requests, and partnering with teams across the organization to ensure critical supplies and equipment are available when needed. Your ability to stay organized, maintain inventory accuracy, and support departmental needs will play an important role in helping the hospital operate efficiently every day.

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%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation 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.