Inventory Technician I

Canon Business Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canon Business Process Services is seeking an Inventory Technician I in Chicago, IL to process stock requests, pull and deliver items, and manage receiving duties. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and cross-functional collaboration with Receiving and Inventory Control teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, familiarity with Lawson or similar systems, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a fast-paced hospital materials environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• One year in hospital materials distribution, inventory management or logistics is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lawson (or similar supply chain management systems) is required.
• Must be a intelligent, proactive thinker with a sense of urgency and customer focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Works with Receiving & Supervisors/Managers and Inventory Control Analysts on priority requests.
• Pulls orders from storeroom to stock totes and carts for PAR locations.
• Picks, restocks, and delivers items to appropriate departments and locations.
• Cycle counts stock bulk items and manages orderly storage areas.
• Retrieves and delivers DME, wheelchairs, portable gas tanks, pumps and emergent supplies.
• Maintains clean, organized assigned areas and trains new Inventory Technicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawson

Job description

Inventory Technician I

Job Locations: US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID: 2026-21800

# of Openings: 1

Category (Portal Searching): Administrative/Clerical

Position Type (Portal Searching): Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary: USD $17.50/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $18.00/Yr.

Fixed Salary: USD $18.00/Hr.

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

• 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!

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Canon Business Process Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and employees and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding or related medical conditions),gender, gender identity/transgendered status, gender expression, national origin (including language use), ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, familial status, physical and/or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS, cancer and genetic characteristics), protected medical condition as defined by applicable state and/or local law, military and/or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category.