Materials Handler

Materials Handler

A Materials Handler manages the inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and materials within a hospital or medical facility. The Materials Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring that the hospital or medical facility has the necessary supplies and equipment to provide high-quality care to patients. The team members in this role are extremely detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

A Materials Handler demonstrates a commitment to accuracy, collaboration, organization, safety, and continuous improvement in the workplace. By modeling these behaviors, a Materials Handler can be very successful in the workplace not only in this role but by creating a workplace culture of excellence and efficiency for others as well.

• Be skilled in unloading and loading material within a hospital setting
• Ability to operate a fork and lift pallet Jack
• Perform visual inspections to ensure that materials meet the standard per the PO
• Use a computer-based tracking system
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety acumen
• Possess and use profound mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Skills and Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Collaborating with others
• Maintaining organization
• Adhering to safety protocols
• Continuous improvement

Years of Experience: Entry Level

Language Skills: Proficient in English, both verbally and written

Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: Previous hospital/medical supply experience preferred

Requirements

• Be able to continuously move/walk throughout the hospital for multiple hours
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time, stooping and bending at the waist
• Strong customer service background
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to operate a phone
• Basic computer skills
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Complete the occupational health process per the hospital's standards.