Material Handler

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Weston, FL is seeking a Material Handler to replenish supplies, linens, and medical necessities to support caregivers delivering timely patient care. The role involves receiving, storing, and delivering items, rotating stock, performing cycle counts, and supporting site managers with stocking needs.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED; prior materials management experience is preferred. Day shift, 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Meet all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) required to drive box truck.

Responsibilities

• Replenish supplies, linens and medical necessities to support patient care.
• Receive, unload and stock items; inspect for damage and input data in WMS.
• Sort, pick and deliver supplies to appropriate floors and units; rotate stock.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory verification to minimize loss.
• Support site managers with communications to fulfill stocking needs.

Skills

Inventory knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of Materials Management experience

Tools

Valid Driver’s License (VDL)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Material Handler, you are responsible for replenishing supplies, linens and other medical necessities to ensure caregivers provide timely, efficient patient care. In this role, your work is vital to the overall organization and functioning of the hospital system, allowing you to indirectly improve the lives of patients, caregivers and the community every day.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide support to the hospital supervisor on project work.
• Collaborate with management to improve daily activities.
• Support areas that care for patients with higher level of acuity and volume.
• Receive products from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system.
• Receive, sort, put away, pick and deliver supplies, mail, patient records and other items as required.
• Rotate stock and check for outdates.
• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.
• Support Site Managers with communications with customers to fulfill areas’ stocking needs and anticipate future needs.
• Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities.
• Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizing deliveries ensuring the safe receipt of goods and supplies.
• Put away freight, supplies, packages, and perishable items from dock facilities using materials handling equipment.
• Stock picking locations using the warehouse management system, either manually or utilizing materials handling equipment according to identifying information (size, style, and numbers) ensuring the safe movement of materials.
• Perform physical count of stock for inventory control verification and rotate stock to minimize loss of materials.
• Perform cycle counting as required.
• Survey, fill and stock nursing floors and clinical areas to maintain inventory levels.
• Deliver items using necessary equipment to appropriate hospital locations.
• Unload and unpack cases and stocks designated storage areas with supplies.
• Respond to inquiries related to materials in stock, ordering procedures, status of item, or filled orders.
• Perform routine expiry management duties to meet KPIs.
• Ensure products meet quality requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Meet all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements
• Valid Driver’s License (VDL) to drive box truck

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of Materials Management experience or related experience
• Inventory knowledge
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 800 pounds and pull a 2500-pound pallet using a manual pallet jack.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Lifts and carries.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.00

Maximum hourly: $18.44

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).