Medical Material Specialist I

Typical Duties

• Be proficient in the use of the DMLSS, HIMS or other authorized database of record for routine processes.
• Provide warehouse support pertaining to warehouse logistics. The duties will include receiving, shipping, storing (stowing), selecting (picking) supply turn-in (disposal), packing (kitting and stuffing) or unpacking (downloading) and inventory of general or specialized material and equipment.
• Perform inventory and documentation of supply stock utilizing DMLSS or other military database of record. Adjust stock levels as directed and support excess or unserviceable material disposal processes.
• Review, stock, and re-supply medical logistics items. This will include removing and replacing all outdated or expired items from shelves or kitted EXMEDS.
• Perform quality control on transaction records and file documents appropriately and promptly.
• Research quality assurance messages utilizing DMLSS, or other military database of record. Review a wide variety of documents to ensure that the proper information has been included. Obtain missing information from supporting documents, supervisor, or specialist/analyst and resolve inconsistencies or discrepancies, deviations from general rules, or major omissions.
• Perform receiving duties to include but not limited to receiving, unloading, and processing incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against containers or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, or damaged items. Opens container and removes dunnage and other packing materials. Segregates material according to material type (i.e., equipment, consumable, narcotic, pilferable item, HAZMAT, etc.).
• Perform inventory control work, supporting a broad range of duties required to accomplish the mission of a large production, sustainment, and distribution center. Duties will include counting types, quantities, and condition of items during annual inventories, location surveys, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and analyzing, evaluating, and revising command inventory.
• Perform platform stowing of material. The Government will provide equipment and material to be assigned to each EXMED platform. Material will be stowed by assigned EXMED platform in adjacent locations to facilitate rapid deployment.
• Perform Pick, Pack, Preserve, and Crate (PPP&C). Packs and repacks a variety of items for kitting and shipping of EXMEDS, utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods, and techniques.
• Perform administrative and duties such as word processing; receipt and completeness of data; correcting errors, modifying as required, and transmission of electronic mail; storing, retrieving, and maintaining electronic documents or files; entering data into a predefined spreadsheet or database.
• Must be adept at general warehouse maintenance activities (warehouse cleanliness and aesthetics). Employees are responsible for their assigned sections/areas of the warehouse.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics or medical warehouse operations.
• Must be able to understand, read, and write in the English language.
• Mathematical ability includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly proficient individual that can adhere to published standards and guidance directed in local Standard Operating Procedures, Navy guidelines, and Department of Defense publications.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy and ability to look up and enter information using a computer. Minimal computer skills including – Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word. Experience operating a forklift, Scan Gun, and other material handling equipment preferred.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and respond to questions from customers, employees, and others. Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities. Demonstrated organization, problem solving and common-sense skills.