Inventory Associate (1st Shift)

Cardinal Health•Omaha, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Associate supports inventory management at UNMC Hospital by tracking inventory accuracy, processing returns and recalls, and helping ensure customer orders are filled accurately and on time. The role involves managing and replenishing medical and surgical supplies across assigned locations, receiving and verifying shipments, using Pyxis and CIMs systems, and maintaining organized stock locations. The position works closely with clinical nurse managers, logistics teams, and nursing staff to support operational needs. This is an onsite, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mandatory overtime may be required based on business need, including on short notice. The role requires regularly standing, walking long distances, bending, lifting or moving products up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling loads up to 200 pounds.

Requirements

Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to stand, walk long distances, and bend.
Ability to safely lift or move products weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads up to 200 pounds.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player and work independently when needed.
Customer/vendor credentialing is required and may include vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in inventory management, retail stocking, or related inventory control functions.
High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to support accurate documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience delivering high-quality customer support.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inventory management and replenishment of medical and surgical supplies across assigned locations.
Receive and verify incoming supply orders against shipment and receiving reports.
Use Pyxis and CIMs systems to restock inventory and conduct inventory tracking functions.
Maintain stock locations, including inventory rotation, expiration monitoring, product recall management, organization, and cleanliness.
Monitor inventory levels and respond urgently to low-stock or quality concerns.
Collaborate with clinical nurse managers, logistics teams, and nursing staff to support operational needs.
Process returns and recalls related to distributed products and complete necessary paperwork.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads up to 200 pounds.
Work overtime as needed, including on short notice.