DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN-MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care seeks a Supply Distribution Warehouse Staff member responsible for preparing, transporting, and delivering materials and supplies in a healthcare environment. This position requires adherence to strict regulations while ensuring excellence in customer service. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to lift heavy materials.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees and their immediate family members

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds is required.
• Previous experience with the preparation and delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, transport, and deliver materials and supplies to patient care areas.
• Perform inventories at all PAR replenishment sites.
• Deliver time-sensitive specimens and maintain supply area cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Shift:Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pmDepartment:Supply Distribution Warehouse

Compensation:

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  Base Pay Range:$14.80 - $23.32, based on experience

  
  

Union Bid Period: 5/16/25 - 5/22/25ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for the preparation, transportation and delivery of materials and supplies to patient care areas in the University Health Care system.

The duties of this position are performed in a health care environment that operates 24/7 and the work must be performed within health care specific requirements. Compliance includes but is not limited to all hospital specific life safety codes, infection control standards to protect immunosuppressed patients, compliance with all Joint Commission and CMS regulatory requirements, adherence to hospital guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction, and the flexibility to meet the business needs of the hospital when coverage is needed. This would include coverage in other positions within the department and on other shifts if needed to ensure core business needs are met.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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  Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

  
  

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  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

  
  

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  Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

  
  

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  Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

  
  

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  Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

  
  

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  See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

  
  

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Replenish PAR areas by stocking items that have been ordered.

Perform inventories at all PAR replenishment sites by manually counting products, or by hand held computer for disposable and non-disposable items, including sterile processing items.

Demonstrate proactive problem solving communications with all customers; anticipating their needs and following through to completion regarding supply issues and concerns.

Prepare outgoing shipments by filling, stacking, wrapping and loading orders.

Deliver compression gas and liquid nitrogen tanks using a tank carrier cart, utilizing safety procedures.

Operate a forklift, carrier carts and drive cars, vans and trucks up to 30 ft in length in order to load and deliver supplies.

Monitor out-of-stocks by utilizing all resources to make sure customer has needed product and communicate with areas needing supplies. Adhere to department's inventory schedules.

Perform cycle counts and inventory counts of supplies, rotate stock and check for out-of-date stock.

Pickup or deliver supplies and materials to off-site clinics areas.

Perform general inspection, provides preventative maintenance and ensures cleanliness of vehicles, forklifts and equipment.

Prepare chargeable items for distribution by placing charge stickers on supplies. Fill out appropriate forms for credit, charges and other productivity information.

Retrieve and deliver radiology film, CT files, and medical records throughout the University HealthCare System.

Pick up and deliver time sensitive specimens and reprocessed items.

Receive shipments and check outgoing and incoming supplies and packages to and from vendors. Perform quality check on all incoming shipments by verifying PO's match order to shipment received. Resolve incorrect orders. Deliver shipments to appropriate destinations after check for accuracy.

Review usage data and daily trends to ensure adequate levels of supplies are maintained.

Complete routine computer functions, filing and other clerical duties as necessary by processing department reports, answering phones and assisting customers and vendors.

Maintain supply area and storage area in a clean and orderly manner; paying close attention to safety regulations and preventive maintenance activities. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all storage areas by sweeping, mopping and dusting.

Assist with moving of office furniture, equipment, medical records, supplies and other items that may need to be moved.

Transport patients and equipment as needed by assisting patients in and out of stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, etc., and taking patients/equipment to their destination following established procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.

Assist with morgue transports as needed following established procedures.

Provide excellent customer service at all times.

Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate, the equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Previous experience with the preparation, inventory, and/or the delivery of materials and supplies is required.

Possession of a 'Class E" Commercial Driver's License is required.

Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds is required.

Physical demands of this position require individuals to be able to stand, walk, lift, push, pull and move heavy objects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a customer service area where excellent communication skills are utilized is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.