Materials Handling Technician - League City Supply Chain Operations

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Performs basic clerical and manual tasks involved in the verification, receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment (medical/surgical & non-medical/surgical).

Requirements

High school or equivalent, no experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.
Valid driver’s license.
Motor Vehicle Safety Course must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
Basic math and computer skills.
Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.

Nice To Haves

Previous OR inventory management experience.
Hospital supply chain experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the supply management and daily availability of commodity and implant supplies for assigned OR service lines.
Providing supply chain support for surgical services, while exemplifying the mission, vision, and values of UTMB and acting in accordance with UTMB policies and procedures.
Effective and efficient distribution of surgical supplies to designated locations, inclusive of storage cabinets, support rooms, sterile areas, sterile processing, and all other appropriate areas within the Operating Room.
Daily inventory of computer information systems in assigned areas, including cycle count audits, monitoring expiring/at-risk inventory, and working through outstanding orders.
Daily restocking and returning of unused product to assigned locations.
Receiving, unpacking, and delivering supplies ordered from vendors and off-site warehouse.
Reviewing and verifying accuracy of shipments by counting and comparing packing lists with all receiving/delivery tickets for accuracy of receipt.
Assisting appropriate management personnel in the maintenance of predetermined par levels of supplies.
Utilizing preference (procedure cards) to accurately pull inventory for cases and prepare case carts.
Interacting with clinical staff in a cordial and professional manner.
Maintaining environmental cleanliness and order in specific work areas.
Flexibility with schedule and providing coverage when needed, including after hours and weekends when necessary.
Willingly participating in quality improvement processes.
Problem-solving with clinicians on any supply-related issues and escalating issues to supervisor if resolution is not found.
Performing fiscal year end physical inventories.
Providing assistance, guidance and backup for related personnel in the Supply Chain department.
Performing other related duties as assigned or required.