Materials Handler

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • $15 - $22

About The Position

As business need determines, and under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, receive shipments of medical/surgical supplies and related equipment; count said equipment and supplies and inspect for damage and/or defects, deliver and transport items, including linen to hospital units.

Requirements

• HS graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• 3 months experience in receipt and/or distribution of materials preferably in a medical setting.
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand description of articles being received and delivered (some knowledge of hospital/ medical terminology desired).
• Ability to operate vehicles up to 24 feet in length.
• Competent to safely handle medications.

Nice To Haves

• Current Class "C" Maryland State driver’s license. (Preferred, not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Receives materials, supplies and equipment from vendors and other delivery personnel and enters said receipts accurately into Materials Management Inventory Control System. Coordinates return of damaged or unwanted material for replacement or credit, working closely with Purchasing to ensure appropriate paperwork and return authorizations have been obtained. Responds to inquiries regarding order and delivery status of product.
• Unpacks items to verify accuracy and contents reporting any damage or discrepancies to Purchasing Department and Inventory/ Receiving Supervisor. Performs cycle counts as required.
• Assists with physical inventory preparation. Ensures original packing slips and extended receiving documents are forwarded to Finance according to schedule.
• Generates manifest documents for all materials addressed to individuals, departments or not referenced by Purchase Order Number. Ensures manifest and signed delivery documents are turned into Inventory/Receiving Supervisor and filed daily.
• Organizes non-stock materials for distribution in an efficient manner ie: first floor, second floor, pavilions, etc. consolidated according to location as much as possible. Labels and attaches appropriate delivery documents to packages. Ships materials to appropriate location using most efficient and cost-effective method. In conjunction with Inventory/Receiving Supervisor, assures product is adequately insured. Generates and maintains weekly, monthly, and as needed reports on shipping and receiving activity.
• Determines acceptability of inventory product returned for credit; credits, places into stock, discards, and makes subsequent inventory adjustments as required.
• Informs Distribution Supervisor of priority deliveries ie: stat or refrigerated materials, prior to leaving the stores area. Ensures refrigerated materials that cannot be delivered same day are stored appropriately until delivery can occur.
• Accompanies and obtains delivery documentation for certain capital equipment, equipment requiring secure transport, and designated priority materials to point of destination. Ensures that P.O.'s received at point of destination are closed out in the Inventory Control System.
• Sorts, packs, stores and transports hospital linen. Transports soiled linen carts from user areas to loading dock. Inventories, transports, stocks medical, surgical and other types of supplies to the nursing units.
• Maintains and stocks stores inventories, fills material requisitions, and delivers as required. Maintains appropriate logs, quality control sheets, records, and other reports as required.
• Operates material handling equipment (ie. Forklift, pallet jacks and other powered or non-powered equipment) to move large deliveries of supplies, drives vans and trucks up to 24 feet in length for delivery of supplies with particular attention to safety practices.
• Operates materials automated supply system as required.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Maintains trucks, carts, and other material handling equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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