Healthcare Materials Technician: Fast-Paced Hospital Logistics

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Materials Technician - Distribution to ensure accurate handling, storage and delivery of supplies and equipment across clinical and operational areas. The role uses barcoding and ERP systems, supports cycle counts and FIFO, and requires forklift certification and the ability to lift heavy items.

You will collaborate with departments and vendors to maintain inventory accuracy and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior receiving, warehouse, or materials handling experience, preferably in a healthcare or regulated industry setting.
• Proficiency with computer systems, barcoding, and inventory management software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming supplies and materials for accuracy, quantity, and condition.
• Store, label, and rotate stock according to established inventory control procedures and FIFO principles.
• Accurately pick, pack, and deliver supply orders to hospital departments in accordance with delivery schedules.
• Maintain real-time inventory transactions using barcoding technology and the hospital’s materials management system (e.g., Lawson, Workday, PeopleSoft).
• Replenish supply areas and support par-level inventory programs.
• Assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of variances.

Skills

Receiving experience

Inventory control

Barcoding

ERP systems

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Lawson

Workday

SAP

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Materials Technician - Distribution to ensure accurate handling, storage and delivery of supplies and equipment across clinical and operational areas. The role uses barcoding and ERP systems, supports cycle counts and FIFO, and requires forklift certification and the ability to lift heavy items.

You will collaborate with departments and vendors to maintain inventory accuracy and timely patient care.