Materials Associate

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

1d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The Materials Associate supports supply chain operations by processing physical goods received from suppliers, returned by customer departments, replenished into stock, or distributed to fulfill customer orders. The role uses management systems, PC technology, and RF scanners to complete transactions accurately and on time, and reviews related documentation for thoroughness and accuracy.

The position oversees the receiving and distribution of equipment and supplies, ensuring items are handled, stored, and maintained securely. It also involves operating powered and non-powered equipment safely, removing nonfunctional items from service and reporting issues, maintaining clean and orderly work and storage areas, and complying with department, system, and OSHA safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Work may take place independently in patient care areas and under stressful conditions, and may require supporting multiple functional areas during a shift. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, stooping, stretching, pushing and pulling, and lifting up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED is required. Related work experience is preferred; depending on the facility, a valid driver’s license with no violations in the last three years may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently in patient care areas, including under stressful conditions.
• Ability to support multiple functional areas during a shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently sit, stoop, stretch, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to attend to several stimuli simultaneously and maintain emotional stability under stress.
• Depending on facility, a valid driver's license with no violations in the last three years may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent and related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions accurately and promptly for received goods, returned goods, stock replenishments, and customer orders.
• Use the management system, PC technology, and RF scanners to process transactions accurately.
• Review and verify process documentation for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Operate powered and non-powered equipment safely and transport and store goods in ways that 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 nonfunctional equipment and supplies from service and report problems to the appropriate departments for corrective action.
• Inspect working and storage areas and maintain clean, orderly conditions.
• Comply with department, system, and OSHA safety regulations and perform good housekeeping.
• Complete and submit daily inspection checklists when using powered equipment, if required by the department.

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
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

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