HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

79d

About The Position

Responsible for the daily operations of the Inventory, Receiving, Distribution and/or Mail Services areas to ensure effective supply chain management of designated inventories, materials, equipment, mail and services in a warehouse environment.

Requirements

• High school education
• Valid Texas Drivers License required
• Must obtain within 6 months of hire: Forklift Certification (except for Mail Services) and Motor Vehicle Safety Course (except for Mail Services)

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes daily work assignments
• Receives in merchandise for inventory process
• Puts merchandise away in assigned locations
• Does 'let-downs of merchandise' from the reserve location to the primary case location
• Replenishment of merchandise from Case locations to Repack locations
• Pulls merchandise from inventory stock for customer orders
• Delivers 'Stat' orders to the hospital storeroom
• Prepares customer orders for delivery
• Performs a combination of daily tasks associated with the distribution of merchandise to the hospitals and UTMB campus
• Provides input for the management of the Cylinder and Distribution operations to maximize cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction
• Reviews discrepancies and takes appropriate corrective action as required
• Operates standard vehicles that do not require a commercial license
• Operates standard materials handling equipment and vehicles
• Fills a variety of cryogenic liquid containers/tanks with liquid nitrogen or Liquid oxygen
• Utilizes on-line system(s) in the receipt, delivery, and tracking of materials, records, and/or equipment
• Performs a combination of daily tasks associated with the receiving/shipping/surplus process
• Docks incoming merchandise into Central Receiving/Inventory system
• Assists carrier truck drivers with the unloading of merchandise
• Moves bulk shipments to either the bulk receiving area or the Inventory receiving area
• Finds the correct delivery location for non-PO shipments
• Inspects PO shipments for damage and correctness against the PO and packing slip
• Separates 'stat flagged' orders, radioactive shipments, and cold packs for rush delivery
• Takes customer calls and emails, resolves and/or refers in an appropriate manner
• Unloads and loads the U.S. Postal Service mail truck
• Primary/Secondary sorts all incoming Campus or U.S. Postal Service mail
• Packages or bands/preps work associated with departmental mail carrier delivery
• Prepares and documents Accountable mail for signature and tracking purposes
• Delivers and picks up mail from the customer in a courteous and timely manner
• Obtains proper authorized signature for delivered and returned accountable mail

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan offered through HCSS

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED