Material Handler

Location: Coldwater, MI

Schedule: M-F, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Summary Performs inventory replenishment function for Materials Management. Procure all necessary supplies utilized and associated services, including, but not limited to, storing and issuing of items, monitoring, and maintaining inventory and related records.

Accountabilities

• Supports Materials Management procurement needs and interacts with vendors
• Monitors inventories and replenishes according to established pars. Proactively rotates stock and identifies obsolete inventory to reduce outdated supplies.
• Organizes and maintains records pertinent to stock levels, supply quantities issued and other data; recommends modifications to quotas or inventories to department leadership. Maintains established department documents and files, along with quality assurance programs and safety standards.
• Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Prepares documents to process requests for equipment service and repairs.
• Verifies and receives incoming materials and equipment. Rectifies and prepares documents for any discrepancies. Monitors inventory and performs periodic cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Prepares and expedites purchase orders (PO) and work with Purchasing to maintain up-to-date PO activity.
• Maintains personal and professional growth and development, through literature, education programs, in-services, meetings and affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends; as required. Accurately inputs, retrieves and updates materials management information systems as needed. Maintains proficiency in computer programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Education : High school graduate or equivalent

Skills : Must have the ability to critically think and problem solve. Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries. Must have effective interpersonal, oral, and/or written communication skills. Must have ability to deal effectively with a changing environment. Must have computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office products. Must have experience with data entry and retrieval of information from specialized computer programs. Must have mathematic skills.

Years of Experience : Previous experience in materials management.

License : NA

Certification : NA

Preferred Qualifications Education : Associates Degree in Business or related field

WORKING CONDITIONS Personal Protective Equipment: Eye and face protection, gown, mask, sterile and/or non-sterile gloves.

Physical Demands: Must be able to frequently move, lift, or carry very heavy materials and equipment. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, stretch, push, and pull repetitively. Must be able to move about the hospital, department, and between work stations. Must be able to see, hear, and move intermittently, or use prosthetics that will enable you to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Potential exposure to infection/contagious disease, bloodborne pathogens from blood and/or bodily fluids

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace