Materials Management Representative

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Materials Management Representative positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center support patient care by ensuring the timely delivery and management of supplies, equipment, and linen throughout the institution. The role maintains accurate inventory, prepares emergency carts, and facilitates the movement of essential materials among departments. The position contributes to operational efficiency and patient safety through supply chain processes and support for clinical teams. The position is onsite. The listed typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. Compensation ranges from $19.71 to $29.33 per hour, with a midpoint of $24.52, based on a 40-hour work week. Experience using AI tools and technologies is preferred. New MMS and CSC team members receive a full-day Claude training program and complete the institution’s mandatory AI Compliance Training as part of onboarding. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree is preferred. Two years of relevant work experience are required, though no experience is required for candidates with the preferred degree. Experience with inventory management and supply chain is a plus. The posting also describes an ability to pull and lift 500 pounds of linen or supplies throughout the hospital, along with documentation and inventory management experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of relevant work experience; no experience is required with the preferred associate’s degree.
Ability to pull and lift 500 pounds of linen or supplies throughout the hospital, as described in the posting.
Documentation and inventory management experience.
Ability to satisfy and maintain requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Experience with inventory management and supply chain.
Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform daily room checks for patient-chargeable equipment and generate appropriate charge tickets.
Place orders with primary vendors and verify received supplies against order documents.
Conduct inventory and replenish supplies in designated areas.
Maintain and prepare emergency carts and perform accurate emergency cart checks.
Promptly deliver requests for supplies, linen, equipment, and packages.
Stock, deliver, and maintain 24-hour par-level locations and/or exchange carts in patient supply and linen areas.
Assist with traffic flow within Distribution Services.
Decontaminate equipment and instruments according to standards.
Store, dispense, pick up, and deliver linen, patient supplies, and equipment.
Participate in mandatory in-services, inventories, and continuing education.
Assist with stocking, cleaning, or transporting in areas where medications are delivered or stored to ensure medications are secured appropriately.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for paid time off (PTO) and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.