Material Handler

About the role

Under the general direction of the Supply Support Manager and Team Lead, assess, replenish and maintain unit supply rooms on a daily basis. Functions as a customer service liaison between individual units and Supply Support. This individual is responsible for demonstrating professionalism while providing quality service to our internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic distribution functions including, but not limited to, unit assessment and replenishment of assigned Nursing Units
• Stock and maintain unit supply rooms on a daily basis
• Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates on various med/surg products to ensure usage or remove from inventory department prior to expiration date
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies, problems or questions related to inventory and distribution process
• Report status to Team Lead
• Focus on customer service issues such as resolving customer inquiries related to Supply Support and maintaining positive working relationships with individual unit staff members
• Collaborate with Nursing Unit staff members on planning, logistics, and supply continuity
• Follow hospital, TJC, DPS, OSHA and CMS guidelines and procedures for supply stocking and rotation
• The material handler may be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed to handle and distribute medications supplied by the BWH materials management department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred or GED required
• Basic mathematical and reading skills
• General customer service and problem resolution skills

Working conditions

• Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment
• On feet most of 8 hour shift
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.)
• Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual)
• Some hazards associated with soiled linen, needles

Schedule

• Work shift: Evening (United States of America)
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Employee type: Regular

Pay

• Pay range: $17.71 - $25.28/Hourly
• Grade: 2

Location

Onsite at 75 Francis Street