SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE - 3RD SHIFT

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role assists in maintaining the efficient operation of storeroom and distribution areas by acquiring, storing, controlling, and delivering materials throughout the hospital. The position is responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels through ordering, put away, and dispensing of supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
Experience in inventory management systems and handheld computers.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Able to drive a delivery truck with a hydraulic rear lift assembly.
Knowledge of and experience in operating a forklift and electric pallet jack in a confined area or trained within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
Valid PA Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Related training/experience (preferably within the past five years).

Responsibilities

Ensures that all receiving functions are carried out, including unpacking items, inspecting for damage or defects, verifying shipment accuracy, reconciling shipments with purchase orders, and recording damage or discrepancies.
Performs all necessary receiving operations via computer and handheld devices, and safely operates industrial equipment.
Maintains storeroom and distribution area by storing items according to established procedures, ensuring a clean, safe, and secured environment, organizing daily receipts, and changing stock locations as needed.
Ensures that all delivery functions are completed, including same-day delivery of premium freight orders, filling requisitions, and delivering products to offsite locations using a delivery vehicle and industrial equipment safely.
Assures that inventory is appropriate and correct by reporting the need for additional supplies, assisting in weekly cycle counts, rotating stock to reduce outdated material, and following up on shortages, damages, and outdated material.
Takes a physical count of stock on hand and verifies it with inventory controls totals twice a year.
Maintains the delivery vehicle and storeroom equipment, including keeping the vehicle clean, performing vehicle checklists, informing supervisors of servicing needs, and performing routine maintenance on forklifts, electric pallet jacks, push carts, and delivery flats.
Organizes deliveries by coordinating with vendors, truckers, and customers to ensure completeness and accuracy, and identifies and coordinates timely delivery of air and refrigerated packages.
Maintains and distributes supplies and equipment to clinical areas as requested, adequately replenishing crash carts, ENT carts, airway boxes, and other clinical supply carts and packs.
Performs in accordance with Independence Health universal behavioral/customer service standards and competencies.
Counts and par stocks floors for the two-bin system, scans floors for par stocking, pulls par stock orders, and replenishes orders on the floor.
Reports any bar codes that do not scan to the supervisor.
Attends various education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.