Supply Chain Technician

Mercy Health System Corporation•Harvard, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for picking, packaging, and delivering supplies to requesting departments. They will re-stock shelves, manage inventory using FIFO and FEFO methods, and unload stock daily. This role involves operating floor jacks and forklifts, checking supply par levels, and participating in inventory counts. Additionally, the technician will deliver and set up equipment, track rental equipment, transport equipment to Biomed, and enter patient charges for supplies and equipment. A key part of the role is verifying the accuracy of supply transactions within the MMIS system and maintaining a clean, efficient, and hazard-free work environment. The technician must also practice good customer service skills, answer telephones, and provide patient and material transport.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Storeroom experience is preferred.
Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercy’s HR-01 Fleet Safety Policy.
The Technician must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Effective interpersonal/communication skills – Ability to work with internal customers in assessing their needs and the most appropriate solution.
Ability to effectively use applicable MMIS system – Ability to perform assigned tasks using a desk top computer or mobile device.
Ability to work independently under the direction of the Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Storeroom experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Picks orders for departments requesting supplies.
Packages and delivers supplies to requesting departments.
Re-stocks shelves, trays, carts, etc. with incoming supplies.
Utilizes FIFO (First In, First-Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) methods to rotate stock.
Unloads stock daily from the dock, confirming accuracy with delivery document.
Unpack stock and places on shelves in a timely and efficient manner.
Safely operate floor jacks (manual and battery) and forklift where appropriate.
Regularly check supply par levels, outdates and overstock, adjusting stock as needed.
Assists in determining appropriate floor unit PAR levels.
Participates in inventory counts.
Collects and cleans dirty equipment from floor units where appropriate, ensuring its readiness for use.
Delivers and sets up equipment for patient care areas where appropriate.
Returns equipment to appropriate location.
Tracks location of rental equipment and monitors its return to the vendor.
Transports equipment to Biomed when appropriate.
Enters patient charges for supplies and equipment where appropriate.
Verifies accuracy of all supply transactions within MMIS system.
Maintains a clean and efficient work environment free of hazards.
Consistently practices good customer service skills.
Answers telephones and intercom promptly and properly.
Provide patient and material transport.
Performs daily receiving, delivery and returns as directed.