Inventory & Materials Clerk - Forklift

Northwell Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking an Inventory/Stock Handler to manage receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies within a hospital setting. You will ensure accurate counts, use UPC barcodes, and support clinical units by delivering goods on demand.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, forklift operation, and precise recordkeeping, with preferred prior experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior related experience preferred.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Ability to understand simple mathematics and inventory flow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receives product, equipment and supplies. Assures that quantities received are correct and recorded accurately in the computerized inventory system
• Fills requisitions from departments and issues supplies from stock; maintains records of stock issued utilizing UPC bar codes. Delivers supplies to floors as required
• Unpacks and stores supplies on shelves or on floor, according to instructions and/or identifying information
• Transports articles exceeding 50lbs., as required and operates lifting equipment including but not limited to forklifts
• Delivers exchange carts to various med/surgical units
• Compiles weekly and monthly inventories issued and supplies in stock as required
• Maintains Material Management in a clean and orderly condition and observes all department policies
• Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, NY is seeking an Inventory/Stock Handler to manage receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies within a hospital setting. You will ensure accurate counts, use UPC barcodes, and support clinical units by delivering goods on demand.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, forklift operation, and precise recordkeeping, with preferred prior experience and a valid driver’s license.