Material Handler Associate

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Distribution and Receiving team member in Grand Rapids to manage inventory and deliver supplies across the hospital system. You will handle requisitions, stock, packing, and deliveries while using handheld devices and hospital inventory software.

The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, safety, and collaboration with supply chain staff and nursing units to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable inventory management experience and ability to operate inventory systems.
• Familiarity with requisition handling and inventory rotation.
• Orientation and introductory period completion required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requisitions by dispensing inventory supplies and equipment promptly.
• Maintains inventory levels and rotates stock to ensure orderly locations.
• Uses handheld devices to manage inventory and inputs data into the computer system.

Skills

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties involved in equipment, materials, linens and supplies for an assigned area. Tasks may include inventory, inventory selection, stocking, receiving, delivering and other similar functions to ensure supplies and materials are readily available at various locations. Utilizes computer based inventory management system to perform daily functions. Works closely with other team members from supply chain and staff throughout the system to provide exceptional care for our customers.

Essential Functions

• Responds to incoming requisitions received via fax, intranet, hardcopy and telephone from various customers by dispensing inventory supplies and equipment in a timely manner, or order equipment/supplies from third party vendor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains inventory levels of supplies, materials, equipment and/or linens.
• Rotates stock, cleans and straightens up products to assure a neat and orderly appearance of inventory location and work area.
• Uses a handheld computer or other methods to manage inventory.
• Transmits or input information to main computer system to record accurate inventory levels.
• Breaks down delivery carts and/or pallets and assembles order(s) to be delivered to requesting unit.
• Delivers products and/or equipment to requesting location following proper delivery techniques and safety guidelines (cart covers applied when needed, proper stacking and load securing).
• Removes soiled linen and/or products from nursing units to designated holding area following universal safety precautions (based on specific entity and location).
• Pack products in totes, boxes, pallets, or carts according to proper packing techniques for delivery.
• Labels and places delivery order(s) in assigned area for shipping or delivery for Spectrum Health or third-party carrier.
• Loads, unloads and secures heavy cargo for delivery vehicles.
• May require the use of a forklift or pallet jack.
• Places delivery carts, pallets, totes, or boxes in assigned area.
• Unpacks and checks delivery against purchase order.
• Follows up with the Purchasing department on orders without a purchase order.
• Reports any damaged boxes/products or discrepancies.
• Inputs purchase order and delivery ticket information into computer to maintain accurate records of material/supplies received and schedules for delivery.
• Ensures paperwork and signatures are completed and filed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.
• Preferred: Supply chain/material management or related experience.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Corewell Health Cares For You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department: Distribution and Receiving Medical Center - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours of Work 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.