Materials Technician

Department:

Materials ManagementPrimarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range:

$21.00 - $24.15

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Technician fills multiple roles for the organization by performing duties such as shipping and receiving functions and maintaining PAR-level supplies by replenishing and delivering medical supplies to all assigned units.   Loads, transports and delivers medical supplies to the hospital and off-site campuses of Marshall Medical Center (MMC) as needed.  Assists in putting stock away that is accepted throughout the day from receiving. Participates in periodic inventories and performs cycle counts and inventory maintenance, investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies and ensures that all paperwork is executed properly. Locates, delivers and monitors the usage of all rental and hospital equipment as necessary and processes department returns of stock items and expired products.  Processes and prepares materials, correspondence and equipment from the entire MMC system for delivery service vendors to ensure the timely exchange of information and/or products. Fulfills copy requests by printing and preparing copies for delivery. Prepares, sorts and delivers both interoffice and U.S. postal mail. Helps maintain copy machines, equipment and supplies. This position maintains a neat, orderly and clean warehouse and area for medical supplies and pulls medical records upon request. Assists in maintaining department vehicles.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• *Must meet all DMV requirements listed below.

Knowledge:

• Minimum of 6 months of previous experience working in a Materials or healthcare environment required. 
• Knowledge in working with pallet jacks, hand trucks, dock lifts and other material handling equipment. 

Skills:

• Ability to handle/maneuver a small commercial vehicle with motorized lift gate.
• Familiar with automated computer system input and retrieval or willingness to learn. 
• Good verbal communication skills and willing to contribute to a positive working environment.
• Must have computer literacy, the ability to read fine print and be detail oriented.
• Must be able to comfortably work at heights and lift up to 45 lbs. in and out of vehicles.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time throughout shift.
• Ability to maintain inventory accuracy through verification.