Distribution Technician

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County is seeking a Distribution Technician to handle receiving, accounting and distribution of supplies and equipment.

You will maintain par locations, enter receipts and issues into the computer system, and support mailroom and shipping duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma and warehouse experience. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and reliable task execution to support patient care operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year warehouse experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Windows, data entry, word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Receive, account for, and distribute supplies and equipment shipped to the Medical Center.
• Set up, count, fill, and maintain par locations.
• Maintain daily warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Oversee distribution of linen, supplies, and equipment.
• Enter receipts and issues into the computer system.
• Assist in the mailroom and perform shipping as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Job description

About Jupiter Medical Center

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education, High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience / Qualifications

• One year previous warehouse experience.
• Basic understanding of computers including Windows, data entry, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Be flexible enough to bend, twist and lift supplies.
• Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions other departments to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction.
• Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.

Position Summary

• The Distribution Technician is responsible for the receiving, accounting and distributing of supplies and equipment shipped to the Medical Center.
• Responsible for the set-up, counting, filling and maintenance of par locations.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, cleaning and organization of the warehouse.
• Oversees the distribution of linen, supplies and equipment utilized in the Medical Center.
• Enters data, both receipts and issues, into the computer system.
• Assists in the mailroom and performs shipping as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Think creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching.
• May require lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
• Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).
• This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associates with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position.

Company Culture and Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.