Material Handler - Healthcare

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Hospital Material Handler performs a variety of duties related to the organization, storage and movement of product and materials within a warehouse, distribution or storage center. They also perform limited aspects of technical supply management related to depot, local or other supply activities. Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility. Assignments usually relate to stable or standardized segments of technical supply management operations; or to functions or subjects that are narrow in scope or limited in difficulty. The work generally involves individual case problems, supply actions or equipment management. This work may require consideration of program requirements together with specific variations in or from standardized guidelines.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

• Performs activities involved in transferring from Receiving and Warehouse staging areas to proper storage within the facility or warehouse.2.
• Maintain supplies, stock, equipment and fleet to ensure proper operation and safe condition.3.
• Prepare records and reports as needed using appropriate forms or spreadsheet software.4.
• Investigate discrepancies and report them to management, recommending improvements to resolve issues.5.
• Maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and customers.6.
• Safe and proper use of products, equipment and fleet to meet quality and safety standards.7.
• Performs aspects of technical supply management work including but not limited to inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization related to depot, local or other supply activities.8.
• Analyze, define or recognize the complexity of problems, collect necessary data to establish facts, and take recommended action based on established guidelines.9.
• Safely operate a hand-truck.10.
• Transports and delivers a variety of supplies and equipment to worksite.11.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED :

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a commissary, warehouse, or distribution environment with forklifts, material handling and production equipment. May be exposed to noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires the ability to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising the employee's health and well-being or that of their coworkers or inmates.

DISCLAIMER :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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