Distribution Tech

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Distribution Technician to support logistics and supply chain operations at Salem Hospital. This role ensures timely and accurate delivery of medical supplies and equipment to departments, requiring strong organizational and technical skills to manage inventory and process orders.

Day-to-day duties include counting and issuing supplies, using the department inventory system and hospital EMR, restocking carts, delivering orders, handling mail, and providing phone

Qualifications

• No formal minimum qualifications; relevant experience considered.
• Experience with inventory control, supply tracking or stock replenishment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory in and out, ensuring accurate issuance and crediting of supplies.
• Operate department inventory computer system and hospital EMR system. Take PAR level orders using handheld devices and deliver orders to designated locations.
• Maintain organized and efficient supply storage areas.
• Receive and process incoming freight, generating delivery documents as needed.
• Restock and deliver equipment and procedure carts. Sort and stage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide phone support, handling multiple calls while maintaining proper etiquette.
• Assist in training new staff and staying up-to-date on process changes and new procedures.
• Prioritize workload to ensure efficiency and accuracy, following backup plans for system or hospital downtime.

Job description

Location:Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department:Distribution
Position Type:Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Thursday - Monday

Your role with us

The distribution technician plays a vital role in supporting the logistics and supply chain operations at Salem Health, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medical supplies and equipment to various departments. This position requires strong organizational and technical skills to manage inventory, process orders, and maintain a safe and efficient distribution environment. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of our hospital services.

What you'll do

• Manage inventory in and out, ensuring accurate issuance and crediting of supplies.
• Operate department inventory computer system and hospital EMR system. Take PAR level orders using handheld devices and deliver orders to designated locations.
• Maintain organized and efficient supply storage areas.
• Receive and process incoming freight, generating delivery documents as needed.
• Restock and deliver equipment and procedure carts. Sort and stage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide phone support, handling multiple calls while maintaining proper etiquette.
• Assist in training new staff and staying up-to-date on process changes and new procedures.
• Prioritize workload to ensure efficiency and accuracy, following backup plans for system or hospital downtime.

Required qualifications

• There are no formal minimum qualifications for this position. Relevant experience, transferable skills and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role will be considered.

Additional information

• Success in this role will be driven by expertise in managing order receipt, distribution, and fulfillment processes, as well as the ability to optimize workflows and implement efficient solutions.
• Previous experience with inventory control, supply tracking or stock replenishment is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience working within computerized systems and applications in a professional setting.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].