HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston Campus)

Galveston, Texas, United States

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Healthcare Support Services

HealthCare System Staffing

Requisition # 2402874

* Resume must be submitted with application.*

WORK SCHEDUL E: Days, 4am - 12:30pm (Tuesday-Saturday)

JOB SUMMARY: Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Perform basic clerical and manual tasks involved in the verification, receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of materials, supplies and equipment (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical).

Job Functions:

Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management Warehouse, the Hospital 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.

Operate standard materials handling equipment – this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse.

Utilize 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.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.

• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.

• Basic math and computer skills.

• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.

• This job requires the ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and 50 lbs. knuckle to shoulder.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school education and no experience required. Valid Texas Drivers License required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire: Forklift Certification (except for Mail Services) and Motor Vehicle Safety Course (except for Mail Services).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a post-offer employment test administered by UTMB Rehab Services. The following criteria must be met:

• For Inventory: This job requires the ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.

• For Delivery: This job requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. floor to knuckle and 40 lbs. knuckle to shoulder and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.

• For Receiving: This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. floor to knuckle and up to 35 lbs. overhead and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.

• For Mail Services: This job requires the ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing and walking

*This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Compensation

• Hiring Range: 17.00