Distribution Technician PD

TMH The Miriam Hospital; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Distribution Technician to support caregivers and departments with supply chain operations. The role emphasizes customer service, inventory integrity, and adherence to safety policies across Brown University Health facilities.

Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, delivering supplies, operating pallet jacks and reach trucks, and assisting with recalls and substitutions as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or 5+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to operate distribution equipment including electric pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instruction manuals for operating, checking, and cleaning equipment.
• Numerical and clerical ability to check gauges, read charts and prepare records.
• If driving, must have a good driving record and valid license per fleet policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance and practice standards per system policies.
• Counts, organizes, orders, delivers, picks, packs, and receives equipment and supplies.
• Maintains stock in designated areas with proper labeling and organization.
• Delivers orders to Brown University Health locations and unloads supplies.
• Performs stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations; assists with recalls and substitutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Equipment operation

Reading instructions

Driving ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Reach trucks

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of Brown University Health Supply Chain Operations Leadership, Distribution Technicians provide high-level customer service and operational support to the caregivers and departments Supply Chain supports across all Brown University Health facilities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance and practice standards in accordance with established system policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Recognizes or anticipates problems and refers them immediately to the appropriate person for resolution if needed.
• Follows established processes to ensure uninterrupted supply of equipment and supplies to support Supply Chain Operations.
• According to the area, performs any combination of the following duties: counting, organizing, ordering, delivery, picking, packaging, put away, inspection, and/or receiving of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains stock within assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner including storage rooms and systems. This includes overall organization, shelves, bins, carts, and clear and correct labels.
• Orders according to established practices and rules with respect to par levels, reorder points, package size, unit of measure, and reorder quantities.
• Implements inventory management processes and principles including rotation of stock utilizing dated material policy and/or FIFO (first in first out).
• Operationalizes the product recall and substitution processes including communication as necessary.
• Acts on optimization reports per processes - cycle counts, stock audits, discrepancies, reconciliation.
• Receives material by verification of package or bin contents by review of packing slips, receiving slips, or purchase orders, and maintains appropriate records.
• Puts away materials in the correct location in an orderly and tidy manner.
• Delivers orders to various locations serviced by Supply Chain within Brown University Health locations.
• Unloads supplies from loading dock using hand and electric lift trucks as needed.
• Delivers supplies to Brown University Health locations using a truck or van not requiring a commercial driver license.
• Replenishes patient and other ancillary supply carts in designated areas.
• Maintains stock within patient care areas including but not limited to gloves, PDI wipes, etcetera.
• Interacts with suppliers to confirm or expedite delivery of orders and/or initiate the request for vendor returns.
• Performs other related duties such as answering telephone and pager, relaying messages, conducting stock audits and reconciliations, cleaning work area and photocopying, etc. as required.
• May provide functional guidance and training to new employees regarding supply chain operations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or greater than five years relevant experience. The ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in the performance of most daily duties. A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.
• Ability to properly use distribution equipment including electric pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instruction manuals for operating, checking, and cleaning any necessary equipment. Mechanical ability to make minor adjustments on equipment and to recognize more complex problems.
• Numerical and clerical ability to check gauges, read charts and prepare departmental records.
• If performing an assignment that requires driving, must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate and valid drivers license in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control Policy.

Experience

Three to six months on the job training to gain supply chain competency including applicable equipment and processes to support supply chain operations services to the organization.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to stand and walk continuously for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift fifty pounds, carry, push and/or pull moderately heavy store supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Some exposure to the outside elements and some heat and cold discomfort.
• Exposure to contaminated items, strong detergents, and antiseptic solutions.
• Any potential hazard is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and the use of protective clothing and equipment as directed by department.

Independent Action

Functions independently within broad scope of department policies and procedures; refers specific problems to Supply Chain leadership only where clarification or exception may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Pay Range

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Details

• Work Type: E/O Sat & Sun 8:00 AM-6:30 PM/Variable
• Work Shift: Weekend
• Daily Hours: 10 hours
• Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.