Materials Handler

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Requisition ID: 50833

Salary Range: 16.00 - 23.45 HOURLY

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00am

FT/PT/PD: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Description

SUMMARY: Request products as determined, weekly cycle counts; follow up on order status with Purchasing to ensure stock availability. Will also handle ordering and replenishing products on the patient care units along with the other departments we supply with products. Department’s main focus is the distribution of supplies and equipment to all areas of the facilities to support patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff will have to project usage of products and order par cart levels daily in all service areas

• Notify management of all overstock/picking errors to be returned to the Distribution Center

• Maintain effective communication with customers, co-workers, and other team members

• Provide accurate documentation of all department transactions

• Completes all scheduled and unscheduled assignments in a timely manner

• Deliver items/requisitions to appropriate area after receipt

• Answer phone/vocera in a friendly and courteous manner

• Take down all information for a General Stock Request and delivers supplies to appropriate personnel/unit

• Report any item shortage to appropriate personal

• Receive all items using the proper equipment and receiving procedures

• Deliver all possible Fed Ex, UPS, Air Borne and any other requested items by the end of the business day

• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the Materials Handling Departments areas of responsibly

• Complies with all JACHO regulations as outline for Inventory storage: All supplies 18” ceiling clearance from sprinkler heads; No supplies/bins left on floors; No cardboard in clean areas; Rotate stock and check for expiring products

• Perform physical inventory counts during semi-annual inventory

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Requires 2 years’ experience in healthcare or 2 years’ experience in warehousing, supply chain management, or purchasing. Prior computer experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS

Physical: Lifting approximately (70 lbs.) is involved in this position, along with walking, stooping, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to push and pull a variety of carts and material handling equipment.

Mental: Heavy workload daily (Answering phones, filling orders for supplies, communication with nursing staff, purchasing and other medical center staff. ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Clean working environment with some poor lighting, drafty work areas. The Materials Handling Department is a fast paced quality and patient care supply area. Staff must also remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1083

Department: Materials Dist Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.67/hour

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.