Materials Associate

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

3d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Materials Associate supports supply-chain operations by processing transactions related to goods received from suppliers, goods returned by customer departments, stock replenishment, and customer orders. The role uses a management system, PC, and RF scanner technologies and verifies the accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.

The associate safely operates powered and non-powered equipment and transports, stores, and maintains equipment and supplies securely. Responsibilities also include supervising the receiving and distribution of equipment and supplies, removing non-functional items from service and reporting problems, maintaining clean and orderly work and storage areas, and following department, system, and OSHA safety requirements.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM and required rotational weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently in patient-care areas, often under stressful conditions.
• Ability to support multiple functional areas during a shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods; frequently sit, stoop, and stretch; and frequently push and/or pull equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to attend to several stimuli simultaneously and maintain emotional stability under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent and related work experience.
• A valid driver's license may be required depending on the facility; if required, no violations in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions accurately and promptly for supplier deliveries, returned goods, stock replenishments, and customer orders.
• Execute transactions in the management system using PC and RF scanner technologies.
• Review and verify process documentation for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Operate powered and non-powered equipment safely and transport and store goods to prevent damage.
• Supervise the receiving and distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are handled, stored, and maintained in a secure environment.
• Remove non-functional equipment and supplies from service and report problems to the appropriate departments for corrective action.
• Inspect work and storage areas and maintain clean and orderly conditions.
• Follow department, system, and OSHA safety regulations and perform good housekeeping.
• Complete and submit daily inspection checklists when required for powered equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED