HCSS Sr. Materials Handling Technician

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Job Functions:

• Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management storeroom(s) and/or in unit supply rooms (PAR locations / Point of Use technology).
• Prepares and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
• Consistently exhibits a commitment to accomplish fill rate objective.
• Processes all incoming supplies and equipment and monitors the quality assurance inspections of all items received by ensuring the receipts are checked for missing items, damaged items, expired items and/or wrong items and reports all discrepancies.
• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
• Fills customer request / order for stocked materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical), ensuring order accuracy.
• Executes the distribution of materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical), to include, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTMB System.
• May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Provides customers service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones and processing requests.
• Works safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Keeps current and up to date with all required training and staying current in field of expertise.
• Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer needs.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs.
• Operates standard materials handling equipment - this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse.
• Utilizes email and Internet for work related communications.
• As needed, maintains vehicle usage log, inspects condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing. Therefore, no benefits are associated with this position.

Skills:

• Able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.
• Requires frequent bending standing and walking.

Education/Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED. Must have 1-2 years of relevant experience (required).

Work Schedule (Evenings):

Monday-Friday and Rotating Weekends, 2:30pm-11pm

Equipment:

Standard office equipment. Operate standard materials handling equipment - this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse. If assigned to the Warehouse must obtain Forklift Certification within 6 months of hire.

Working environment / location of position:

Standard office and/or warehouse.

Compensation

• Hiring Range: $18.00

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