Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors, stocks, prepares, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned area(s) within the organization. This role involves collecting, sorting, washing, drying, mending, and folding linens and uniforms, while adhering to infection control guidelines. The specialist operates laundry equipment, ensures timely delivery of supplies, monitors stock levels, and identifies/disposes of defective, damaged, or expired items. They respond to emergencies, troubleshoot inventory issues, and maintain accurate tracking records. The position may involve operating hydraulic lifts, forklifts, and pallet jacks, as well as receiving and confirming package receipts.

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

Responsibilities

Collects, sorts, washes, dries, mends, and folds linens and uniforms.
Adheres to infection control guidelines when handling soiled items.
Operates all laundry equipment according to operating instructions and departmental policies.
Ensures timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.
Monitors and maintains stock levels.
Identifies, removes, and disposes of defective, damaged, and expired items.
Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs.
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 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 the system via purchase order (PO) number.