Materials Mgmt Tech

Forrest City Medical Center • Forrest City, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and distributing medical, surgical, and general supplies throughout the hospital. Key functions include ensuring timely delivery, accurate inventory documentation and charging, receiving and verifying shipments, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory control, and ensuring cleanliness and organization of storage areas. The position also involves effective communication, customer service, and collaboration with the Materials Management team and other hospital personnel to support operational needs and efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver medical, surgical, and general supplies throughout the hospital in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Skill in accurately documenting and recording all items issued from the Storeroom.
• Proficiency in receiving incoming shipments and verifying accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Capability to stock shelves and storage bins according to established department standards.
• Experience with inventory control procedures, including cycle counts and audits.
• Knowledge of first-in, first-out (FIFO) stock rotation.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe Storeroom and supply areas.
• Understanding of infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Effective communication skills with nursing staff, department leaders, and other hospital personnel.
• Ability to provide professional and responsive customer service.
• Willingness to work closely with the Materials Management team.
• Ability to perform additional tasks or projects as directed by the supervisor or Materials Manager.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical, surgical, and general supplies throughout the hospital in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner to meet the daily operational needs of all departments.
• Accurately document and record all items issued from the Storeroom, ensuring appropriate departmental charging and accountability in accordance with hospital policies.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips. Report any discrepancies or damaged goods promptly to the supervisor or Materials Manager.
• Stock shelves and storage bins according to established department standards, maintaining adequate inventory levels and ensuring items are readily available when needed. Rotate stock appropriately to ensure first-in, first-out (FIFO) usage and minimize waste due to expired or outdated items.
• Assist in cycle counts, audits, and other inventory control procedures to ensure data accuracy within the materials management system. Support the reconciliation of inventory discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Storeroom and supply areas, ensuring supplies are properly labeled, secured, and easily accessible. Follow infection prevention and safety protocols in all storage and distribution activities.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, department leaders, and other hospital personnel regarding supply availability, order status, and special requests. Provide professional and responsive customer service at all times.
• Work closely with the Materials Management team to identify opportunities for process improvement and to support hospital-wide cost savings and efficiency initiatives.
• Perform additional tasks or projects as directed by the supervisor or Materials Manager to support departmental goals and ensure uninterrupted hospital operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed