Distribution Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible SP

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Distribution Technician at Monmouth Medical Center to support clinical operations by receiving, stocking, and delivering medical goods and equipment across the facility. This role ensures departments have necessary supplies for patient care with accurate stock levels.

The position requires a high school diploma, with hospital supply chain experience preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Day shift, full-time, New Jersey pay range applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in hospital supply chain preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and verify against packing slip.
• Use supply chain technology to receive, store, and deliver items.
• Track inventory and restock supply rooms, carts, and stations.
• Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates; handle recalls.
• Follow infection control and hospital procedures.
• Keep storage areas clean and compliant with regulations.
• Use FIFO stocking method.
• Prioritize urgent, regulated, and perishable goods.

Skills

Stock management

Technology proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Distribution Technician

Req #: 0000266768

Category: Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Distribution

Pay Range: $17.12 - $19.83 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

A Typical Day

Supply Chain inventory technicians are also known as attendants, clerks, material handlers, material management specialists, assistants, central supply technicians, mail room staff, and/or stockroom helpers play a critical role in keeping clinical operations running smoothly.They are responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, and delivering medical goods and equipment throughout an acute care facility.This role ensures departments have the necessary goods to provide patient care efficiently and safely.

• Receive incoming shipments and verify items against packing slip
• Independently complete receiving process using supply chain technology; sorts and/or deliver incoming post office mail, prepares outgoing post office mail
• Prioritize overnight, regulated, and perishable goods following guidelines
• Utilizes tissue tracking platform to properly track and deliver to customers
• Unpack and store supplies in appropriate locations,
• Track inventory levels and restock supply rooms, carts, and stations,
• Use current Supply Chain technology to replenish supplies according to established schedules,
• Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates; pull recalled product as directed by SC management; resolve routine supply concerns and elevate to management when needed
• Use the First in First Out (FIFO) method of stocking,
• Follow infection control, safety, and hospital procedures,
• Keep storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with regulations

This Role Might Be For You If...

• Working knowledge of stock management and operations
• Ability to use latest technology to perform job responsibilities
• Professional communication, written and verbal, in dealing with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty pounds

To Be Considered:

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience Preferred: Hospital supply chain experience preferred

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer