Distribution Attendant (Mon-Fri 12am - 8am with alternating weekends)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Distribution Attendant performs order fulfillment and receiving and warehouse functions for supplies, mail, and equipment. Duties include loading and unloading, shipping, receiving, weighing, tagging, sorting, counting, stocking, storing, packing, and unpacking materials; operating postage equipment; verifying received items against accompanying documents; and using inventory applications and handheld scanning devices to assemble and distribute orders. The role distributes materials throughout the Medical Center, supports par-stock programs and Nursing Units, processes incoming and outgoing mail, maintains mail and inventory records, and performs related record-keeping.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with computerized inventory management and warehousing systems, such as barcode and handheld scanning devices.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute work and projects with attention to detail.
• Accuracy in record-keeping and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Ability to maintain professional interactions with customers and materials management staff.
• Ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Ability to operate postal and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently, including forklifts and power and manual jacks.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of warehouse and/or store experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, load, and unload supplies and equipment; verify quantities and accuracy against bills of lading, packing slips, purchase orders, and other documents.
• Place supplies into pallet racks and shelving, rotating stock according to expiration dates.
• Maintain inventory levels by checking shelves, restocking supply carts, and keeping supply records; perform cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Download pick tickets using inventory applications and handheld scanners; pick and assemble orders for par programs and Nursing Units.
• Replenish par-stock carts in patient care areas, including medical/surgical, intravenous, and instrument supplies, and ensure carts are accurately stocked and orderly.
• Deliver requested supplies and equipment throughout the Medical Center, obtain authorizing signatures, and ensure deliveries are supported by complete and accurate documentation.
• Proofread and check documents and enter or retrieve information in automated inventory systems or handheld devices; notify a supervisor of inventory discrepancies.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklift trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently; follow workload schedules and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Care for hospital materials-handling supplies and equipment.
• Sort and distribute mail promptly; operate and maintain postage meters and mail-processing equipment; maintain incoming and outgoing mail volume records and prepare First Class Presort, vendor pickup, and delivery receipts.
• Answer mail-services telephone inquiries and assist with mailing information and mail preparation.
• Make special pickups and deliveries of time-sensitive, bulky, or heavy mail and parcels; run errands and perform routine messenger duties.
• Label, sort, wrap, tag, stock, pack, unpack, and repack supplies and equipment as needed.
• Separate incoming shipments and sort materials onto platform trucks, U-boats, and pallets by building for distribution to their destinations.
• Report over-shipments, shortages, damage, incorrect catalog numbers or purchase orders, and unusual situations to supervisory staff; maintain accurate transaction records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED