Materials Handler

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

16h • Onsite

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.

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