Inventory Technician I

Canon USA & Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Canon is seeking an Inventory Technician in Chicago, IL to process requests, pull stock, and deliver items to ordering departments. The role involves receiving and delivering special orders and working with supervisors and staff to resolve issues.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, familiarity with Lawson or similar systems, and strong communication and organizational skills. Training will be provided, with opportunities to assist senior technicians and grow within the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• One year in hospital materials distribution, inventory management or logistics preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lawson (or similar supply chain management systems) required.
• Must be a “critical thinker” with ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Maintain friendly, positive, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Process requests, pull stock items, and deliver to ordering departments.
• Receive and deliver special orders to appropriate departments.
• Assist Level II techs and managers as assigned.
• Report issues to Customer Service and managers.
• Maintain assigned areas in a clear and organized manner.
• Provide training to new Inventory Technicians as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinker

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawson

Job description

Overview

The Inventory Technician processes requests, pulling, and delivering of stock items to ordering departments. Also responsible for receiving and delivering special orders item(s) to the appropriate departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities depend on assigned level (I, II) and hospital needs
• Works with the Receiving & other Shift Supervisors/Managers, Inventory Control Analysts and Customer Service Specialists with requests for priority services and to report issues
• Must be detail, action, and results oriented
• Must demonstrate mature judgment in managing responsibilities
• Requires specialized expertise in the CHOP processes, methods, and skills related to inventory management
• Pick orders from storeroom to stock totes and carts for PAR locations
• Pick orders from storeroom to stock carts for bedside mother carts.
• Put away products received for the storeroom inventory.
• Cycle count stock bulk items
• Retrieve, restock, and deliver durable medical equipment (DME) and wheelchairs
• Retrieve and deliver portable gas tanks, pumps and emergent supplies (SOS & STAT’s)
• Contact Customer Service and managers to report issues
• Maintain assigned areas in a clear and organized manner
• Provide training to new Inventory Technicians, as assigned
• Assist Level II techs and managers with work, as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
• One year in hospital materials distribution, inventory management or logistics preferred
• Working knowledge of Lawson (or similar supply chain management systems) required
• Must be a “critical thinker” with an ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment
• Displays sense of urgency and understands who the “customers” are
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills are required for success in this function
• Demonstrated good ability to prioritize work, strong organizational skills and initiative to improve processes
• Consistently display a friendly, positive, and professional demeanor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Repetitive motion
• Reaching, pushing, pulling carts weighing up to 250lbs.
• Walking, standing for extended periods of time

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefits!

Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.

A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.

Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide!

Come Join Our Team!

Job Locations: US-IL-Chicago

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary: USD $17.50/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $18.00/Yr.

Fixed Salary: USD $18.00/Hr.

Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran. We value the diversity of our workforce and knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete an employment application, or during the application process, please e-mail us at [e-mail].