Distribution Specialist

About the role

The Distribution Specialist is an exciting opportunity in the Supply Chain Operations team responsible for monitoring and assuring supply and patient care equipment are maintained. Resolving and fulfilling requests and inquiries, your work will directly contribute to ensuring excellent health care experiences for MultiCare patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Verify materials and receipts documentation against purchase order and inputs purchase order receipts
• Cook up with Purchasing personnel to resolve purchase order or receipt discrepancies
• Pack and process supplies and materials being returned to vendors or other facilities and coordinates shipping
• Supply stores stock supplies within its designated Distribution Storeroom location

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in receiving, distribution of products, warehousing, storekeeping, hospital Central Service or Inventory Control preferred (or combination of knowledge and education that would exhibit the qualifications to execute the duties of the position)
• Computer input/keyboard experience desired
• Computerized Materials Management system experience preferred
• Experience in using an electronic signature software preferred
• Basic experience in PC business applications including MS Word and Excel

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a healthcare organization that has been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 140 years. It includes Good Samaritan Hospital, which is a 388-bed acute-care hub in Puyallup and East Pierce County. The hospital features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Good Samaritan also boasts innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools, and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued

Pay and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $23.03 - $35.04 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.