Distribution and Logistics Specialist

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO is seeking a Distribution and Logistics Specialist to manage order processing, inventory, and product movement from receipt to delivery across internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, LEAN compliance, teamwork, and use of Microsoft Office tools; full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm with potential overtime as needed. Prior experience in fast-paced environments and healthcare logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to process orders including creating, picking, quality checks, packing, loading, and preparing orders for delivery.
• Ensure efficient flow of products from receipt to delivery to internal and external customers.
• Provide coaching and feedback to teammates you train with.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with safety, LEAN, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.
• Work self-motivated in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material for stocking or replenishment between locations.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title

Distribution and Logistics Specialist

Days

Full Time

Employer

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

M - F 9am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to process orders including (not limited to) accurately creating orders, picking orders, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating freight, packing, loading, receiving, put-away, replenishment, recall processing, expiration checks, PAR Optimization, cycle counts, sub and backorder management and preparing the orders for delivery.
• Responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of receipt to the actual delivery of products to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Provides effective coaching and feedback to team members that you are training with.
• Perform housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all safety, regulatory, and LEAN requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team members.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision and an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Unload and sort material to be stocked into location or replenished from one location to another.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals and performance standards both on a department and individual level.
• Effectively use of Microsoft office products and general computer skills desired.
• Flexibility and adaptability coupled with good multi-tasking skills is a must.
• Ability to work overtime hours as necessary due to business needs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; customer service, or distribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of LEAN experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a healthcare environment.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast and dynamic organization.
• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• The ability to work across departmental lines to complete tasks in the most efficient manner possible.
• Exceptional initiative is crucial, strong interpersonal capabilities and the ability to meet productivity and quality requirements.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-58765

Equal Employment Opportunity

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Reasonable Accommodations

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment Conditions

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.