Materials Handler

The Materials Handler in Environmental Management Services. S / He Works at a two divisional teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky Medical Center at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Lexington, KY. Materials Handler will normally work at the (Cooper Division), but is required to work at other locations as necessary. IMaterials Handler may work any assigned tour of duty in support of 24 hour service.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following :

• Assembles, delivers and stock supplies and equipment in appropriate storage areas.
• Inspects the inventory lists and prepares supply requests for the service to maintain inventory levels.
• Delivers supplies to storage areas throughout the entire facility utilizing knowledge of chemicals used in each area of the facility.
• Inspects inventory usage and maintains accurate projections of future inventory needs.
• Assembles new equipment according to manual instructions and tests for proper operation prior to placing in use.
• Assists with prompt and safe furniture transfers and / or disposal.
• Ensures cleanliness of all assigned areas when working as a housekeeper.
• Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets on all products utilized in the maintenance of the environment.
• Utilizes knowledge of all materials to ensure the facility remains in compliance with the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS).
• Inspects cleanliness of all assigned areas when working as a housekeeper.
• Monitors stock levels and usage patterns to ensure adequate quantities of supplies are kept on hand and to determine procurement needs.
• Performs minor maintenance and simple repairs on housekeeping equipment. (e.g., cleaning / replacing foam filters, canisters locks, vacuum hose.)
• Receives new furniture items to ensure accountability for all items and parts.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills required to implement a Green Environmental Management System (GEMS).
• Maintains cleanliness of all assigned spaces at Cooper division.
• Delivers, places televisions in appropriate areas upon request for Engineering Service to connect.
• Picks up and places malfunctioning televisions in appropriate holding area upon determining that professional repairs are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

Position Description Title / PD# : Materials Handler / PD072750

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized