Supply Chain Distribution Tech

Brown Medicine•Newport Beach, CA

7d•$18 - $30

About The Position

Under the supervision of Brown University Health Supply Chain Operations Leadership, Distribution Technicians provide customer service and operational support to caregivers and departments across Brown University Health facilities. Employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The role supports the uninterrupted supply of equipment and materials through inventory, receiving, stocking, and delivery activities. Technicians work independently within department policies and procedures and refer issues to Supply Chain leadership when clarification or an exception is needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is based at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with eight daily hours. The posting lists a pay range of $18.13–$29.90 and states that driving is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or more than five years of relevant experience.
Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in performing most daily duties.
Strong interpersonal skills to represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain effectively when interacting with personnel inside and outside the organization.
Ability to properly use distribution equipment, including electric pallet jacks and reach trucks.
Ability to understand and follow equipment operating, checking, and cleaning instructions.
Mechanical ability to make minor equipment adjustments and recognize more complex problems.
Numerical and clerical ability to check gauges, read charts, and prepare departmental records.
Three to six months of on-the-job training to gain supply chain competency, including knowledge of applicable equipment and processes.
For assignments requiring driving, a good driving record and the appropriate valid driver license must be maintained in accordance with applicable federal motor carrier regulations and Brown University Health fleet policy.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality assurance and practice standards in accordance with system policies, procedures, and objectives.
Recognize or anticipate problems and refer them promptly to the appropriate person for resolution when needed.
Follow established processes to ensure an uninterrupted supply of equipment and supplies.
Perform applicable duties such as counting, organizing, ordering, delivering, picking, packaging, putting away, inspecting, and receiving equipment and supplies.
Keep assigned stock areas, storage rooms, and systems clean and orderly, including shelves, bins, carts, and labels.
Order supplies according to established practices for par levels, reorder points, package size, unit of measure, and reorder quantities.
Apply inventory management practices, including stock rotation using dated-material policies or first-in, first-out procedures.
Carry out product recall and substitution processes and communicate as needed.
Act on optimization reports, including cycle counts, stock audits, discrepancy reviews, and reconciliations.
Receive materials by verifying package or bin contents against packing slips, receiving slips, or purchase orders, and maintain appropriate records.
Put materials away in the correct location in an orderly manner.
Deliver orders to locations serviced by Supply Chain within Brown University Health.
Unload supplies from loading docks using hand or electric lift trucks as needed.
Deliver supplies using a truck or van that does not require a commercial driver license.
Replenish patient and ancillary supply carts in designated areas.
Maintain stock in patient care areas, including items such as gloves and PDI wipes.
Interact with suppliers to confirm or expedite deliveries and initiate vendor-return requests.
Perform related duties as required, such as answering telephone calls and pages, relaying messages, conducting stock audits and reconciliations, cleaning work areas, and photocopying.
May provide functional guidance and training to new employees on supply chain operations.
Perform other duties as required.