Materials Dispatcher FT 2nd shift
About The Position
The Materials Dispatcher is responsible for acting as a resource to the department, facilities, and other entities by dispatching customer requests for supplies/equipment and distributing supplies/equipment in response to issue requisitions, customer requests, defined replenishment schedules, and purchase orders. This role ensures the availability of supplies/equipment and timely delivery of requests, while also receiving, stocking, and storing incoming supplies and equipment. The dispatcher maintains inventory levels, performs necessary issues/credits, and ensures proper billing by accurately recording all forms for invoicing and charging. They also prepare, distribute, and transport supplies/equipment, and ensure patient care equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and distributed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Maintaining security, orderliness, and cleanliness in all working areas, along with continuous checking and rotation of supplies/equipment, is crucial. The role requires efficient and accurate record-keeping systems and involves receiving and recording orders via computer, telephone, and in-person requests. Additionally, the dispatcher may replenish and maintain specialty carts, trays, and kits, and ensure proper preparation and follow-up for returned materials to vendors.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in receiving, stocking, and distributing supplies/equipment.
- Ability to react to fast-paced, stressful situations in a calm, professional and efficient manner.
- Ability to prioritize and work independently with good organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar products.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, bend, squat, and twist the majority of the workday and crawl, kneel, and climb throughout.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job including but not limited to data entry into Material Management Computer System, data entry into hand-held computers, operation of material handling machinery (i.e., Reach trucks, order pickers, pallet movers).
Responsibilities
- Dispatches customer requests for supplies/equipment.
- Distributes supplies/equipment in response to issue requisitions, customer requests, defined replenishment schedules and purchase orders.
- Follows up with requests to ensure completion.
- Ensures availability of supplies/equipment and timely delivery of requests.
- Receives, stocks, and stores incoming supplies and equipment.
- Warehouses and maintains inventory levels.
- Performs issues/credits for supplies/equipment as necessary.
- Ensures proper billing by accurately recording all forms for proper invoicing and charging.
- Data enters charges for related supplies/equipment.
- Prepares, distributes and transports supplies/equipment for safe and appropriate distribution to facilities, departments, or other entities as required.
- Ensures patient care equipment is properly cleaned, stored and distributed in order to reduce the risk of cross contamination.
- Maintains security, orderliness, and cleanliness in all working areas while providing for the continual checking, rotation and removal of outdated and/or damaged supplies/equipment.
- Ensures efficient and accurate record-keeping systems to ensure productivity and to verify receipt, storage and distribution of supplies/equipment.
- Receives and records orders for departments requesting supplies/equipment by using computer order entry, telephone, and in-person requests.
- May replenish and maintain specialty carts, trays and kits (Code Carts, Isolation Carts, Lime Trays, etc.) checking for outdated supplies as necessary.
- Ensures proper preparation, packaging, initiation of return, and any required follow-up to returned material to vendors as instructed by appropriate documentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
