Coord, Material Assoc

Corewell Health • Watervliet, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Associate performs a variety of duties involving equipment, materials, linens, and supplies for an assigned area. The role includes inventory management, selecting and stocking items, receiving and delivering supplies, and related tasks to ensure materials are available where needed. The associate uses a computer-based inventory management system and works closely with supply chain team members and staff throughout the health system to support customer care.

The position responds to requisitions, maintains and records inventory, prepares and delivers orders, and receives and checks deliveries. Duties may involve handling soiled linen under universal safety precautions and loading or unloading heavy cargo, sometimes using a forklift or pallet jack. The role is full-time, with day-shift hours, Monday through Friday, and variable weekend frequency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, material management, or related experience.
• CRT-HI-LO certification; listed as preferred, with the posting noting 30 days preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requisitions received by fax, intranet, hardcopy, or telephone by dispensing supplies and equipment promptly or ordering items from third-party vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies, materials, equipment, and linens; rotate stock and keep inventory areas neat and orderly.
• Use a handheld computer or other methods to manage inventory and enter or transmit information to the main computer system to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Break down delivery carts or pallets and assemble orders for requesting units.
• Deliver products and equipment to requested locations using proper delivery techniques and safety guidelines.
• Remove soiled linen or products from nursing units to designated holding areas while following applicable universal safety precautions.
• Pack products in totes, boxes, pallets, or carts; label orders and place them in assigned areas for shipment or delivery.
• Load, unload, and secure cargo for delivery vehicles; use a forklift or pallet jack when required.
• Place delivery carts, pallets, totes, or boxes in assigned areas.
• Unpack deliveries and verify them against purchase orders; follow up with Purchasing about orders without purchase orders.
• Report damaged products or packaging and delivery discrepancies.
• Enter purchase order and delivery-ticket information into the computer, maintain accurate receiving and delivery records, and complete and file required paperwork and signatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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