Materials Distribution Technician - Sunday-Thursday - 6:00am-2:30pm

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Distribution Technician is responsible for maintaining the hospital’s Kanban system and monitoring ordered supplies and stock levels. The role follows the Kanban daily management system (DMS), stocks Kanban nodes, maintains program standards, and responds to customer needs accurately and promptly. The technician resolves critical supply issues and escalates unresolved issues to the Supervisor. The position performs supply stocking in inventory locations and supply units, distributes received supplies to appropriate storage areas, checks stock items for expiration dates, and keeps workspaces clean and organized in accordance with lean methodologies and 5S. The technician works with clinical areas and hospital personnel, participates in team huddles, follows standard work processes, and supports a safe working environment while complying with applicable regulatory and hospital, state, and federal safety policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of work experience in a field using supply distribution systems and processes.
Able to be trained and certified to use an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.
Able to recognize critical situations, communicate details, and recommend resolutions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Technical skills to operate a PC and handheld devices.
Interpersonal skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel.
Knowledge of medical supply terminology.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, crouch, push and pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, keyboard, and drive.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse or inventory logistics environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain all aspects of the Kanban program through the daily management system (DMS).
Monitor ordered supplies and stock levels of items stocked in the hospital.
Stock inventory locations, supply units, and Kanban nodes.
Address customer needs in a timely and precise manner; resolve critical supply issues and escalate unresolved issues to the Supervisor.
Build and maintain strong relationships in clinical areas.
Follow standard work processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Keep workspaces clean and tidy in accordance with lean methodologies and 5S.
Participate in regular team huddles to ensure Kanban operations meet end-user needs and continuously improve.
Support a safe working environment and comply with regulatory requirements and hospital, state, and federal safety policies.
Distribute received supplies to appropriate storage areas within the inventory control room.
Conduct expiration-date checks on stock items.
Perform other duties as assigned.