Under general supervision, prepares items to be shipped out for credit, repair, exchange, evaluation or case studies. Coordinates shipping arrangements with various freight vendors for pick-ups. Inspects parcels and checks for proper shipping standards. Performs activities associated with the delivery of Supply & Distribution services. Assist in resolution of routine problems and process improvements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates shipping arrangements with various freight carriers for pick-ups. Communicates with freight vendors such as Federal Express, Airborne, UPS, USPS, ISC, etc.

• Receives, inspects and sorts all inbound parcels including mail to ensure they have been properly prepared for shipping according to security, (radioactive or hazardous materials) and shipping standards (correct address and labeling)

• Provide customer support via responding to stat request, answering email, phone and various other communication methods.

• Fulfils orders (standard order, case cart picking, etc.) including picking and delivery of materials including but not limited to supplies, linen, equipment, instruments, mail etc. to patient care and other areas in an efficient, accurate and punctual manner.

• Maintains materials, inventory levels (including performing cycle counts), cleanliness, product expiry and organization within supply stocking areas for both stock and non-stock items via handheld or desktop technology in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

• Makes recommendations to improve processes, minimize waste and improve inventory control.

• Follows internal supply chain processes including New Item Add, recalls, substitutes, trials, vendor management etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with some computer knowledge, typing ability and good communications skills.

• Approximately six (6) months previous experience in a warehouse or stock department or requisitioning, ordering, or receiving supplies environment in order to gain a working knowledge of the operations and procedures.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services

• Department: SCM Distribution-Central Regn

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.