Material Distribution Tech I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Distribution Technician I learns and follows ARUP processes and procedures for accurately storing, shipping, and receiving products to ensure the timely, quality receipt and distribution of company materials and inventory. The role is part of ARUP Laboratories’ Material Distribution department in Salt Lake City, Utah. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. Training is Monday through Friday, with the schedule to be determined. The position involves company vehicle use, work in a biohazard laboratory environment, and compliance with applicable ARUP policies and procedures and CDC and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid Utah driver’s license, with no moving violations within the previous two years and no alcohol- or drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division.
Must be able to pass the test and obtain a Department of Transportation medical card.
Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must be able to stoop, reach, and occasionally move between work sites and within the office.
Must be able to communicate frequently and effectively with others.
Must use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
Must conduct oneself in compliance with ARUP policies and procedures.
Must have fine motor control for tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing.
Must have close, far, and peripheral visual acuity and the ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Use company vehicles on company business.
Quality-check inbound shipments for accurate labeling and stocking.
Perform receiving functions, including labeling reagents and kits with lot numbers, expiration dates, and other sensitive information.
Maintain quarantine areas so reagents awaiting validation remain isolated and stable.
Quality-check outbound orders for accuracy.
Interpret and input data accurately.
Pick and pack products.
Process packages for shipping and returns.
Process returns.
Conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
Replenish stock from backup locations.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Mentor junior staff on procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.