Material Handler

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Supply Distribution & Inventory Specialist to manage incoming deliveries, inventory, storage, documentation, and distribution for on-site and off-site customers. In this hands-on role, you will verify deliveries, maintain logs, coordinate timely distribution, organize storage areas, and uphold quality-control and regulatory compliance.

This position supports patient care operations by ensuring supplies are available where needed and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; education cannot be substituted.
• 0–1 year of warehouse/receiving experience required; 2–3 years driving preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital medical and non-medical supplies; inventory control and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, manage changing priorities under pressure, and perform basic math and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, packaging lists, and order criteria; receive, sign for, inspect, and unload shipments.
• Prepare processed packages for scheduled carrier pick-ups and maintain logs.
• Record items received and delivered, recipients' responses, supply transactions, distribution activity, and inventory information.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through stock checks, usage tracking, expiration-date monitoring, and proper stock rotation.
• Receive and process departmental supply requests, coordinating timely distribution to on-site and off-site locations.
• Organize storage areas and help manage equipment, including medical devices, instruments, and reusable supplies.
• Follow established quality-control processes, including visual inspections, product-specification verification, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary

Supply Distribution & Inventory Specialist

Help keep essential operations moving by ensuring medical and non-medical supplies reach the right teams accurately and on time. In this hands‑on role, you will manage incoming deliveries, inventory, storage, documentation, and distribution for on‑site and off‑site customers while partnering with departments to meet their supply needs.

Patient care: This position does not provide direct patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, packaging lists, and order criteria; receive, sign for, inspect, and unload shipments.
• Prepare processed packages for scheduled carrier pick‑ups and maintain complete, accurate STAT pick‑up, vehicle maintenance, and dispatch logs.
• Record items received and delivered, recipients' responses, supply transactions, distribution activity, and inventory information.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through stock checks, usage tracking, expiration‑date monitoring, and proper stock rotation.
• Receive and process departmental supply requests, coordinating timely distribution to on‑site and off‑site locations.
• Organize storage areas and help manage and track equipment, including medical devices, instruments, and reusable supplies.
• Follow established quality‑control processes, including visual inspections, product‑specification verification, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience cannot substitute for education.

Experience 0-1 year of warehouse/receiving experience required. 2-3 years of driving experience with an excellent driving record preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with hospital medical and non-medical supplies; basic knowledge of inventory control, supply chain, and warehouse operations; strong attention to detail, organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills; sound judgment and ability to follow verbal and written instructions, manage changing priorities under pressure, and perform basic math and data analysis.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Department: BWH Materials Management

Schedule: Day, 40-hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, discounted MBTA pass & more!

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

89 Fenwood Rd at Brookline Ave

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

2At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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