Supply Technician, Jr

Supply Technician, Jr Iowa City, IA Apply Now

Supply Technician, Jr - Iowa City VA Health Care System

Job Summary

The Junior Supply Technician will perform inventory control and supply management activities in support of clinical and administrative operations at VA healthcare facilities. This position involves stock management, material handling, delivery coordination, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. Tasks will be carried out using computerized inventory systems with a strong emphasis on accuracy and professionalism.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain and replenish stock in primary and secondary inventory locations

• Interface daily with clinical staff, vendors, and Logistics personnel

• Rotate stock, monitor expiration dates, and manage recalls

• Use barcode equipment to track and restock inventory

• Resolve inventory discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues

• Support delivery operations, including specialty carts and motor vehicle deliveries

• Clean storage areas per aseptic and infection control standards

• Participate in wall-to-wall and periodic inventories

• Unpack, store, and ship materials following sterilization and safety guidelines

• Consolidate materials to maximize storage and ensure system integrity

• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed in support of VA operations

Physical Requirements

• The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday, and frequent reaching, bending and lifting of supply packages (occasionally weighing as much as fifty (50) pounds). Work requires pushing loaded carts of medical supplies (weighing in excess of one hundred (100) or more pounds). With proper assistance, moves heavier items weighing over forty (40) pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed across diverse settings: hospital wards, operating rooms, storage areas, and warehouses

• Conditions may vary from clean clinical environments to hot, cold, drafty, or dimly lit spaces

• Physical risks include exposure to dust, pollutants, infectious material, and potential for scrapes or falls

• PPE must be worn in accordance with facility guidelines

• Movement between sterile and non-sterile zones requires careful attention to hygiene standards

Education and/or Experience

• HS diploma plus at least four years of relevant experience.

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Must be able to successfully pass a government background check

• Strong understanding of inventory management procedures and stock rotation principles

• Ability to interpret supply policies, manuals, SOPs, hazard alerts, and shelf-life guidelines

• Familiarity with automated systems: scanning, barcoding, GIP system

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.56.

Benefits: PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan, Life and AD&D insurance, 401K Plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. 

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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