Material Handler I - Full Time - Nights

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

4d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handling Associate I is responsible for stocking and delivering supplies to all hospital departments. This is accomplished through par-level stocking and individual department requisitions. The position requires good customer service skills.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Organizational skills with the ability to work within a designed time frame.

Responsibilities

Answers telephone in a pleasant and courteous manner within three rings, identifying self and department, controls frustration with customers as observed by Manager.
Handles telephone supply requests from calling department in a timely and courteous manner as observed by Manager.
Directs calls to or takes message for the appropriate individual if unable to answer the question of the caller. This is done in a timely manner as to satisfy the caller's needs.
Accurately maintains par-level locations with adequate supplies as determined by the individual needs of the department contract the Supervisor of any changes that need to be made (i.e., increases or decreases of certain items).
Ensures all par-levels are arranged in an orderly manner, rotating supplies so no outdates occur. Adjusts quantity of par-level supplies as needs of the department change. Identifies possible outdates to be used in other parts of the facility or returned for credit.
Assists personnel from all hospital departments in a courteous manner when dispensing supplies or answering questions related to ordering of supplies. If unable to answer questions, seeks information out.
Ensures that supplies located in the stockroom are rotated as current orders are received (first in, first out).
Exhibits knowledge of all supplies being dispensed from the stockroom.
Assists the Inventory Control Clerk with cycle counts on a monthly basis as directed by Manager.
Perform other duties as required.