Material Handler

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Materials Handler within Supply Chain Operations to distribute and stock med/surg supplies, transport equipment and items across the hospital, and support reordering processes. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, attention to inventory levels, and adherence to safety standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork and reliability, with routine day shifts and a 32-hour workweek. A signing bonus may be available and discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to move wheeled equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Strong background in materials management.
• Must be able to complete tasks without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Distribute supplies and equipment to maintain inventory levels.
• Rotate and reprocess supplies to keep stock current.
• Handle stat requirements quickly and accurately.
• Conduct physical inventory of supply locations.
• Report distribution problems to Director.
• Maintain par level re-supply systems.
• Ensure stock items have accurate labels.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Arithmetic

Verbal & written comm

Materials management

Independent worker

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

32

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

32

Cost Center:

26000 - 6140 Supply Chain Operations

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direction of the Manager of Materials Management, prepares/assembles, distributes/transports med/surg supplies, equipment, food, patients and other items as may be necessary. Stocking supply rooms throughout the hospital. Initiating new supply areas to meet joint commission standard. Controlling par levels for each item by daily reordering. Rotation of product. Candidate will participate in Shipping/Receiving duties. Maintain clean and safe work environment.

I. Major Responsibilities:

In accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards, is responsible for the distribution of supplies and equipment:

1. Stock supplies to maintain required inventory levels in all clinical areas, according to departmental protocols.
2. Rotates and reprocesses supplies to assure that stock is current and up-to-date
3. Handles all stat requirements quickly and accurately.
4. Conducts physical inventory of supply locations.
5. Identifies and reports all supply distribution problems to Director.
6. Maintains automated and manual par level re-supply systems.
7. Responsible for ensuring all stock items that are chargeable have appropriate and accurate stickers.
8. Provides back up to Inventory Coordinator.
9. Assists in year end physical inventory
10. Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

1. High School graduate or equivalent

Experience/Skills:
Required:

1. Ability to work flexible shifts
2. Requires the use of ordinary arithmetic
3. Demonstrates ability to understand verbal and written communication.
4. Strong background in materials management.
5. Must be able to complete tasks without supervision.
6. Must be able to complete tasks without supervision.
7. Ability to move wheeled equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
   OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred:

1. Prior hospital experience
2. 1 year as a distribution aid recommended.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:

• Working indoors
• Precise hearing, vision
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 0-10 pounds

Frequently:

• Standing, walking, pushing, twisting, balancing, bending, reaching, grasping, repetitive movements
• Precise motor skills
• Pushing, pulling 20-50 pounds

Occasionally:

• Sitting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, temperature extremes, heights, high stress level
• Lifting, carrying 10-50 pounds
• Pushing, pulling 10-20 pounds, 50-100+ pounds
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.