Material Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school-level educational development sufficient to follow written procedures, interpret receiving documents and requisitions, and perform simple calculations.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when setting up equipment, checking stock orders, and filling requisitions.
• Interpersonal skills to exchange factual information accurately and courteously with Institute staff and contacts within the medical complex and at post offices.
• Strong navigation skills and ability to adjust quickly to alternate courier routes under adverse traffic conditions.
• Ability to transport supplies, stock cartons, and similar items weighing over 40 pounds and to lift 25–50 pounds.
• At least three months of orientation and training to learn storage and distribution procedures and safely and efficiently operate equipment.
• Ability to operate a lift truck, hydraulic forklift, flat truck, and mailing machine.
• Ability, as trained and assigned, to use power equipment, photocopiers, telephone, automated inventory and purchasing systems, and computers for documenting receiving; maintain safe and cost-effective practices.

Responsibilities

• Match received items against packing slips and purchase order data; prepare receiving documentation and communicate discrepancies to Purchasing and Central Supply.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, verify items against vendor, carrier, and hospital records, and report discrepancies to carriers and designated departments.
• Deliver incoming parcels to the appropriate locations and document deliveries accurately.
• Complete, submit, and file shipping and receiving documentation.
• Store supplies, equipment, and processed items appropriately; reload carts and replenish stock as needed.
• Respond to complaints and inquiries and explain receiving services to users.
• Trace lost orders, recommend alternatives, and refer callers to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment.
• Prepare packages for shipment using online carrier resources such as UPS and FedEx.
• Drive designated routes according to time schedules to pick up, deliver, and transport goods, packages, mail, daily receipt bags, and staff to alternate sites of care.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including checking or servicing gas, water, and oil; clean vehicle interiors and exteriors and ensure compliance with Chicago and Illinois safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance, mileage, and delivery records; log and prepare incident and accident reports.
• Perform other duties assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program; benefits and eligibility vary by position.