Material Handler

About the Role

The Material Handler performs routine physical, computerized, and/or manual clerical work in ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, filling, and issuing supplies to assigned patient/non-patient care centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventories, orders, and transports patient care supplies/equipment/trays.
• Receives, labels, stores, and issues chargeable and non-chargeable patient care materials/supplies.
• Performs basic computerized inventory functions, including cycle counting and simple modifications.
• Maintains inventories to PAR levels; assists with establishing, reviewing, and revising PAR levels.
• Keeps supplies in order, rotates supplies, removes and disposes of outdated supplies.
• Transports supplies as assigned.
• Cleans inventory equipment.
• Assists in moving supplies to areas as directed and rearranges stock in bulk storage.
• Lifts according to weight requirements using manual or mechanical means.
• Fills requisitions and delivers supplies to assigned patient care/non-patient care areas.
• Accurately maintains, tallies, verifies, and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Communicates with immediate supervisor and manager regarding supply and equipment availability.
• Performs basic computer functions, such as inquiries or data entry.
• Assists in other department areas to complete special projects and ensure customer service.
• Safely operates manual or battery-powered equipment to transport supplies.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma is required.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Physical Requirements

• Job functions require extended walking or standing.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
• Requires visual acuity for job-related activities.

Environmental Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
• May work outdoors and be subject to potential hazards, extreme weather, high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas, and confined spaces.