Logistics Generalist II | Germantown | PRN | Day Shift

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Germantown, TN is seeking a Materials Handler to manage hospital inventory, receive shipments, restock supplies, and support daily logistics operations within the Materials Services department.

The role involves maintaining PAR levels, processing orders, assisting the Logistics Coordinator, and ensuring infection control standards are followed. The position requires ability to operate inventory systems and perform heavy, physical work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or hospital supply environment.
• Ability to operate inventory systems and track stock.
• Ability to follow Infection Control guidelines and safety procedures.
• Physical ability for heavy work as described in the job details.

Responsibilities

• Receive linen at the dock, restock inventory and maintain PAR levels.
• Process direct purchase orders and requisitions; handle paperwork.
• Assist Logistics Coordinator; help visitors and answer phones.
• Perform housekeeping and quality control checks; ensure equipment safety.
• Use computer-based inventory control records and systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping & receiving

Data entry

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Tools

Warehouse computer system

PAR level tracking

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One. We strive to be an employer of choice, building a talent‑rich organization where associates can grow their careers caring for others.

Provide supplies to all areas of the assigned facility, ensuring they meet Infection Control guidelines. Track and maintain inventory with the automated computer system, enter billing data, and assume shipping, receiving, stocking and delivery responsibilities, including distribution of mail throughout Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Model behavior exemplified by MLH’s Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Receives linen at the receiving dock. Monitors, inventories, restocks inventories in assigned department, and maintains PAR levels to ensure that adequate inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies are readily available. Processes returns from customers in a timely manner. Fills inventory supply requisitions and delivers supplies. Participates in annual physical inventory.
• Receives direct purchase orders. Originates purchase order requisitions, places orders and processes paperwork.
• Assists the Logistics Coordinator with daily duties. Assists visitors in assigned area and answers the telephone.
• Performs general housekeeping functions. Maintains hospital, DNV and other quality control standards with subsequent records of sterilization procedures. Ensures safe operation of equipment. Maintains equipment and work area. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors. Performs quality control checks.
• Utilizes and maintains computer-based inventory control records and system.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - No Education Required No Education Required

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - General warehouse, material handling, inventory or shipping and receiving 1-3 years
• Preferred - Medical/surgical supplies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others, both inside and outside of Material Services.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to perform technical skills as required with disassembly/re-assembly of instruments.
• Ability to read, write, understand instructions, and perform mathematical calculations commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to understand principles and implement basic procedures of infection control and aseptic technique.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise initiative and independent judgment once technical training has been completed.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency or critical situations.
• Good interpersonal skills as required by direct patient contact.
• Must be competent to perform all job functions by the end of orientation.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are heavy work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).