Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro HealthOwensboro, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Monitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned area(s) within the organization. This role involves maintaining inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery of supplies, and investigating inventory issues. The specialist will also be responsible for accurate record-keeping, including updating databases, and may be required to travel to off-site locations. Operation of specific equipment like hydraulic lifts, forklifts, and pallet jacks may also be part of the duties. Receiving packages and confirming receipts in Workday are also included responsibilities. Troubleshooting Omnicell machines, conducting cycle counts, and assisting with order entry are additional tasks that may be performed.

Requirements

  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Occasionally
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Nice To Haves

  • A minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferred
  • High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
  • No licensure/certification/registration required

Responsibilities

  • Monitors and maintains stock levels.
  • Identifies, removes, and disposes of defective or expired items.
  • Ensures timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.
  • Investigates and troubleshoots any inventory issues/problems.
  • Maintains accurate tracking records for all inventory.
  • Transfers and credits stock to department(s) in the inventory system.
  • May be required to travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies.
  • May be responsible for the operation of hydraulic lift, fork lift, and pallet jack.
  • May be required to receive packages from loading dock and confirm receipts in Workday via purchase order (PO) number.
  • May investigate and trouble shoot Omni cell issues.
  • May clear machines and correct inventory.
  • May conduct cycle counts to ensure inventories are correct.
  • May fill in other job responsibilities for absent staff.
  • May assist outside staff with entering orders into system.

Benefits

  • Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
  • Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
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