Material Coordinator Associate

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator Associate performs a variety of duties involving equipment, materials, linens, and supplies for an assigned area. The role helps ensure products and materials are readily available by managing inventory, selecting and stocking products, receiving deliveries, and distributing supplies to locations across the health system. Daily work includes using a computer-based inventory management system and handheld inventory device, and collaborating with supply chain team members and staff throughout the system to support customer care.

The position also involves picking, packing, loading, and delivering products; checking received deliveries against purchase orders; maintaining accurate inventory and receipt records; and keeping the work area and equipment clean and orderly. The associate is trained in multiple hospital or distribution center areas and may provide coverage for other designated roles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant supply chain or material management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• CRT-HI-LO Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply inventory levels using a handheld device; analyze product usage trends and adjust levels accordingly.
• Rotate stock, clean carts, organize products, and check for expired products to keep inventory and work areas orderly.
• Coordinate and deliver products or equipment to requesting locations, following delivery and safety guidelines, including covering carts when needed and properly stacking and securing loads.
• Pick products from storeroom and warehouse inventory according to requisitions and pick lists.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts through weekly cycle counts and reporting.
• Provide coverage in multiple hospital or distribution center areas, including for Inventory Control Specialist, Administrative Support Coordinator, and Patient Charge area roles.
• Pack products in totes, boxes, pallets, or carts using proper packing techniques.
• Load, unload, and secure heavy 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 check them against purchase orders; follow up with the Purchasing department on orders without a purchase order and report damaged products or discrepancies.
• Enter purchase order and delivery ticket information into the computer, maintain accurate records of materials and supplies received and delivery schedules, and ensure paperwork and signatures are completed and filed.
• Clean and maintain the general work area and equipment.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings.
• Facilitate communication between health system personnel and team members to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory offering deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED