Supply Technician, Jr

Job Summary

The Junior Supply Technician will perform inventory control and supply management activities in support of clinical and administrative operations at VA healthcare facilities. This position involves stock management, material handling, delivery coordination, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. Tasks will be carried out using computerized inventory systems with a strong emphasis on accuracy and professionalism.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintain and replenish stock in primary and secondary inventory locations
• Interface daily with clinical staff, vendors, and Logistics personnel
• Rotate stock, monitor expiration dates, and manage recalls
• Use barcode equipment to track and restock inventory
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues
• Support delivery operations, including specialty carts and motor vehicle deliveries
• Clean storage areas per aseptic and infection control standards
• Participate in wall-to-wall and periodic inventories
• Unpack, store, and ship materials following sterilization and safety guidelines
• Consolidate materials to maximize storage and ensure system integrity
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as needed in support of VA operations

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking during the entire workday
• Frequent reaching, bending, and lifting of supply packages (occasionally weighing as much as fifty (50) pounds)
• Frequent pushing of loaded carts of medical supplies (weighing in excess of one hundred (100) or more pounds)
• Occasional lifting of heavier items weighing over forty (40) pounds with proper assistance
• Attention to hygiene standards when moving between sterile and non-sterile zones

Education And/or Experience

• HS diploma plus at least four years of relevant experience
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to successfully pass a government background check
• Strong understanding of inventory management procedures and stock rotation principles
• Ability to interpret supply policies, manuals, SOPs, hazard alerts, and shelf-life guidelines
• Familiarity with automated systems: scanning, barcoding, GIP system

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.56.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401K Plan

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify.

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