Material Handler

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage inventory and supplies efficiently. This role involves receiving, inspecting, and organizing materials while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting various departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of relevant experience may substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store supplies and materials.
• Process inventory documentation and maintain stock levels.
• Participate in periodic physical inventories.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary of Position
Responsible for the receipt, control/inventory, and issue/disbursement of supplies and materials.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Receives, inspects, unpacks, and verifies quantities received against packing slip or purchase order for items/supplies delivered. Accepts/rejects delivery. Shelves and stores received items/supplies.

Processes inventory documentation concerned with the storage and distribution of items/supplies, including receiving reports, general stock requisitions, return to stock credits, etc. which may involve entering items received into a computerized inventory system. May check on back orders using a computer/terminal.

Counts manually, or with a portable, hand held computer, items on exchange carts or supply shelves. May upload/download inventory information to/from the personal computer into/out of the portable, hand held computer. Checks for and pulls opened, damaged, overstock, or expired inventory and replaces damaged or dirty boxes/containers, labels, etc. Replaces damaged or dirty boxes/containers, labels, etc. and straightens/cleans exchange cart(s). Disposes of pulled items in accordance with standing departmental policy. Participates in periodic physical inventories.

Pulls from bulk stock items necessary to restock. Restocks shelves ensuring that the items are correctly labeled/numbered, protecting the integrity of sterile supplies. Rotates stock in accordance with established protocol within the department.

May make stock record entries, including consumption data and quantity of items in storage to assist in establishing stock/par levels. Informs supervisor of items not in demand.

Checks off and files completed requisitions.

May issue/distribute/deliver items/supplies to or within WHC.

May assist in or accomplish the collection, packaging, shipment and complete documentation of goods/items returned to vendor(s).

May inventory and restock supplies in ancillary locations with items/supplies from inventory (e.g.: shoe covers and caps/hats for the OR or SPD).

May catalog items and enter them into inventory or check on back orders by using a computer terminal or personal computer.

Breaks down and discards boxes; maintains the work area(s) in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience

• 0 to 6 months experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction.
• Requires the ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions.

This position has a hiring range of $17.938 - $25.486