Material Handler

Cleveland Clinic•Smithfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Material Handlers are responsible for replenishing supplies, linen and materials, utilizing inventory management system tools to ensure products are in place in a timely manner and facilitating the distribution of product orders needed for patient care. This role is crucial in ensuring that proper supplies are available to treat patients when needed. Material Handlers exhibit the organization's mission and values and strives to achieve and sustain the Cleveland Clinic experience. A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:30AM – 4:00PM.

Requirements

Meet all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements
Valid Driver’s License (VDL) to drive box trucks
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 800 pounds and pull a 2500-pound pallet using a manual pallet jack.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Lifts and carries.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
One year of materials management or related experience
Inventory knowledge
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Provide support to the hospital supervisor on project work.
Collaborate with management to improve daily activities.
Support areas that care for patients with higher level of acuity and volume.
Receive products from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system.
Receive, sort, put away, pick and deliver supplies, mail, patient records and other items as required.
Rotate stock and check for outdates.
Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.
Support Site Managers with communications with customers to fulfill areas’ stocking needs and anticipate future needs.
Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities.
Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizing deliveries, ensuring the safe receipt of goods and supplies.
Put away freight, supplies, packages and perishable items from dock facilities using materials handling equipment.
Stock picking locations using the warehouse management system, either manually or utilizing materials handling equipment according to identifying information (size, style, and numbers) ensuring the safe movement of materials.
Perform physical count of stock for inventory control verification and rotate stock to minimize loss of materials.
Perform cycle counting as required.
Survey, fill, and stock nursing floors and clinical areas to maintain inventory levels.
Deliver items using necessary equipment to appropriate hospital locations.
Unload and unpack cases and stocks designated storage areas with supplies.
Respond to inquiries related to materials in stock, ordering procedures, status of item, or filled orders.
Perform routine expiry management duties to meet KPIs.
Ensure products meet quality requirements
Maintain a proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationship with vendor representatives and conduct business according to established principles and guidelines.