Inventory Technician I

Canon-Business-Process-Services-f89af7fd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Training and development

Positive work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

CHOP is seeking an Inventory Technician to process requests, pull and deliver stock items, and manage receipt and distribution of special orders across hospital departments.

Responsibilities vary by level and site, requiring detail orientation, urgency, and mature judgment. Experience with Lawson or similar systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a critical thinker with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior hospital materials distribution or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull and deliver stock to departments and PAR locations.
• Cycle count stock items and restock as needed.
• Retrieve and deliver DME, wheelchairs and portable gas tanks.
• Report issues to Customer Service and managers.
• Maintain clean, organized inventory areas and train new staff.

Skills

Critical thinker

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

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 clean 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!