Materials Handler

Tohono O•San Simon, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Materials Handler performs a broad range of warehouse duties independently for Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC), including receiving, storing, selecting, and delivering stock. The position helps maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, including medical supplies and pharmacy items, and works under the general instructions of the Supply Management Officer. Depending on assignment, some listed duties may not be required. The position may require temporary relocation to other TONHC facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center. The role also supports inventory and property records, procurement receiving, mailroom operations, supply delivery, and customer service to TONHC departments. The Materials Handler may assist with staff supervision, operate warehouse equipment, travel to off-site locations, and work extended hours or varying schedules as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma, plus six months of specialized work experience in a warehouse, inventory, or administrative field; alternatively, an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.
Obtain forklift certification within six months of hire.
Upon recommendation for hire, complete a criminal background check and National FBI fingerprint check to determine employment suitability, including a 39-month driving record.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with no DUIs or major traffic citations within the previous three years.
If required to drive program vehicles, meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit.
Depending on department needs, may be required to demonstrate fluency in both Tohono O'odham and English as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions; applicable federal, state, and tribal laws and requirements; warehouse methods and material handling; federal property accountability; Joint Commission accreditation and infection-control requirements for hazardous materials and outdated medical supplies; records management; department functions and procedures; property and supply management; computer record-keeping, accounting, billing, and inventory systems; and accounting software.
Skill in arranging and moving items on pallets while considering height, weight, and special handling needs; operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment and vehicles; using word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software; supervising, training, and evaluating staff; and providing customer service.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; maintain positive working relationships; protect confidential information; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; manage multiple tasks and deadlines; travel to off-site locations; and work extended hours and varying schedules.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate government inventory supplies, including pharmacy, laboratory, subsistence, medical, and office supplies.
Load and unload materials; inspect receipts; conduct inventories; complete documentation; and provide documents to inventory management staff for processing.
Locate, select, pack, and deliver stock, and obtain authorized signatures.
Receive and issue direct-issue supplies to TONHC departments and complete packing slips and related documents.
Keep warehouses and storage areas clean, neat, safe, and secure; report unauthorized entries to the supervisor.
Pick up and deliver office mail, prepare outgoing letters and packages, weigh and meter mail, and deliver it to the local post office.
Respond to duplication-equipment repair requests, resolve minor problems, and contact vendors for more complex repairs covered by maintenance contracts.
Replace oxygen supplies, move empty containers to storage, issue full containers to TONHC departments, check gauges and hookups, and report replacement needs.
Assist with supervision of staff.
Enter inventory data accurately and promptly for payment requests and inventory processes; conduct inventories of the Nation's assets; and support the Nation's FAS/Gov. Inventory System.
Screen supporting documentation for issues and coordinate with programs to ensure accuracy.
Assist in establishing and maintaining an effective inventory management system; compare inventory with production, purchase, or stock records; and compile receipt and disbursement information and inventory balances, prices, and costs.
Write functional specifications for specialty items in accordance with the Nation's purchasing policies and procedures.
Improve operations and turnaround times and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
Maintain documentation related to procurement of goods and services; process purchase orders through receiving to capture assets for tagging; and assist customers with off-the-shelf purchase orders, receiving and delivering goods to departments.
Monitor mailroom operations and answer departments' questions about property and supply policies and procedures.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, professional societies, and consultation with agencies and related organizations.
Operate a forklift or floor jack as needed and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies as needed.