Material Handler

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,540 - 36,162; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Material Handler. This role involves receiving, inspecting, and processing inventory while ensuring proper labeling and organization. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to follow instructions. The position offers a pay range of $18.54 to $26.25 per hour, with responsibilities including inventory management and maintaining a clean working area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or a minimum of 3 years of directly relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• 0 to 6 months of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, unpacks and verifies quantities received against packing slip.
• Processes inventory documentation related to the storage and distribution of items.
• Counts items on exchange carts or supply shelves manually or with a handheld computer.

Skills

Ability to follow basic oral and written instructions

Basic addition and subtraction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Material Handler at MedStar Health in the Washington, DC-Baltimore area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, unpacks and verifies quantities received against packing slip or purchase order for items/supplies delivered. Accepts or rejects delivery and shelves/stores received items.
• Processes inventory documentation related to the storage and distribution of items, including receiving reports, general stock requisitions, and return to stock credits. May enter items received into a computerized inventory system and check back‑orders via computer or terminal.
• Counts items on exchange carts or supply shelves manually or with a handheld computer, uploads/downloads inventory information, and removes damaged, overstock, or expired inventory according to policy. Participates in periodic physical inventories.
• Pulls items from bulk stock to restock shelves, ensuring items are correctly labeled, numbered, and that sterile supply integrity is preserved. Rotates stock according to established protocol.
• May make stock record entries, including consumption data and quantity in storage, to help establish stock/par levels, and informs supervisor of shortages.
• Checks off and files completed requisitions.
• May issue, distribute, or deliver items to or within the Wellness and Care Center (WHC).
• Assists with or completes the packaging, shipment, and documentation of goods returned to vendors.
• May inventory and restock supplies in ancillary locations, such as shoe covers and caps/hats for OR or SPD.
• Catalogs items and checks on back‑orders using a computer terminal or personal computer.
• Breaks down and discards boxes; maintains the work area(s) clean, orderly, and safe.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or a minimum of 3 years of directly relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• 0 to 6 months of relevant experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic addition and subtraction.
• Ability to follow basic oral and written instructions.

Compensation

USD $18.54 – $26.25 per hour.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care