Hospital Materials Handler: Fast-Paced Supply Chain Impact

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Materials Handler responsible for receiving, processing, and delivering supplies across the hospital to ensure timely, accurate support of patient care.

The role requires strong computer skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Join Mercy to contribute to efficient supply chain operations and excellent internal service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in supply chain, logistics, or healthcare environment preferred.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort and stage received packages by delivery route.
• Deliver supplies to designated departments, ensuring accurate chain-of-custody scanning.
• Prioritize time-sensitive, overnight, and urgent deliveries.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of Receiving and Staging areas.
• Ensure package integrity, including handling of refrigerated or sterile items.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Inspect outbound shipments for accuracy and proper labeling.
• Process incoming shipments accurately in supply chain (SC) systems.
• Label and prepare shipments for internal distribution.
• Unload and verify deliveries according to policy.
• Maintain FIFO inventory rotation.
• Research and resolve missing or lost shipments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized receiving dock.
• Prepare and transport medical supplies and equipment.
• Sort, process, and deliver incoming mail.
• Provide customer support related to mail services.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve service issues per policy.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments.
• Utilize supply chain software for tracking, issuing, and inventory management.
• Perform accurate data entry and system updates.
• Use Microsoft Office and internal systems effectively.
• Complete required training and compliance modules timely.
• Follow all hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Adhere to department procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in training new team members as a preceptor.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork and reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Supply chain software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Materials Handler responsible for receiving, processing, and delivering supplies across the hospital to ensure timely, accurate support of patient care.

The role requires strong computer skills, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Join Mercy to contribute to efficient supply chain operations and excellent internal service.