Material Handler-FT-Trinity Health Livingston

Trinity Health•Saint Joseph, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handlers of Linen under the direction of Supply Chain Management receive, store, collect, track, and transport linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) and other supplies (surgical equipment, food service items, etc.) as needed throughout SJML including off-site locations. The role requires working well with teams, independently, efficiently, and in a safe manner. The Material Handler will routinely utilize computers, tracking software, handheld units, and associated Supply Chain equipment. There is a potential to be assigned to a linen/supply delivery route and driving a delivery van, which requires operating the van safely and abiding by all Michigan driving laws. Driving responsibilities include performing Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI), monitoring the physical condition of the van, and filling it with gas. A complete understanding and demonstrated proficiency of all area work tasks is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
None
Current MI Driver's License
Prioritize assigned tasks and organize work.

Responsibilities

Transports and delivers equipment, linen, scrubs, and supplies to all user departments from supply holding area.
Responsible for unit inventories and coordination of linens to assure adequate daily par levels and supply needs.
Works closely with Receiving Dock Handlers to coordinate flow of supplies, linen, and equipment to all user departments.
Assist unloading Co-op laundry trucks and transports clean linen to the clean linen holding area.
Prepares unit specific clean linen exchange carts following prescribed schedule and par level.
Delivers clean linen exchange carts to specific department locations.
Collects soiled linen daily from units and transports to dock.
Transfers soiled linen from collection carts to Co-op laundry carts in preparation for transport to Co-op Laundry.
Places linen replenishment orders with Co-op Laundry.
Operates elevator to transport supplies to and from the designated areas.
Maintains required distribution records.
Answer telephone and respond to routine inquiries and maintains good Customer Service.
Operates SJML van to transport linen and supplies to off-site locations.
Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI), monitoring physical condition of the truck, and filling van with gas.
Potential to operates power industrial type pallet jack to transport heavy supplies throughout SJML – training and certification provided if not already certified.
Responsible for unit specific supply replenishment following prescribed schedule and par level.