Material Coordinator Associate

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator Associate performs duties involving equipment, materials, linens, and supplies for an assigned area. The role supports inventory selection, stocking, receiving, delivery, and related functions to ensure supplies and materials are available where needed. The associate uses a computer-based inventory management system and collaborates with supply chain colleagues and staff throughout the health system to support customer care.

The position is currently located in the Walker area, with the department expected to relocate to 36th Street in Wyoming in the near future. The primary location listed is the Consolidated Service Center West in Grand Rapids. This is a full-time position with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.
• Supply chain, material management, or related experience is preferred.
• CRT-HI-LO certification is preferred within 30 days; the posting lists the certification status as unknown for Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Reed City.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, material management, or related experience.
• CRT-HI-LO certification, preferred within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requisitions received by fax, intranet, hardcopy, or telephone by dispensing inventory supplies and equipment promptly or ordering items from third-party vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies, materials, equipment, and/or linens; rotate stock and keep products and work areas clean, orderly, and presentable.
• Use a handheld computer or other methods to manage inventory and enter or transmit information to the main computer system to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Break down delivery carts and pallets and assemble orders for delivery to requesting units.
• Deliver products and equipment to requested locations using proper delivery techniques and safety guidelines, including applying cart covers when needed and properly stacking and securing loads.
• Remove soiled linen and/or products from nursing units and take them to designated holding areas while following universal safety precautions, as applicable to the entity and location.
• Pack products in totes, boxes, pallets, or carts using proper packing techniques; label and place orders in assigned areas for shipping or delivery by Corewell Health or a third-party carrier.
• Load, unload, and secure heavy cargo for delivery vehicles, potentially using a forklift or pallet jack, and place delivery carts, pallets, totes, or boxes in assigned areas.
• Unpack deliveries and check them against purchase orders; follow up with Purchasing on orders without a purchase order and report damaged items or discrepancies.
• Enter purchase order and delivery ticket information into the computer to maintain accurate records of received materials and supplies and delivery schedules.
• Ensure required paperwork and signatures are completed and filed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED