Material Handler - Sterile Processing

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Material Handler to support the Sterile Processing Department. This role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, handling replenishment of supplies and related tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will receive goods, stock areas, verify deliveries, and maintain inventory accuracy to support patient care. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and may require a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of materials management or related experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills expected for inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, put away, pick and deliver supplies, mail, patient records and other items.
• Rotate stock and check for outdates.
• Verify shipment accuracy and input data in the warehouse system.
• Support Site Managers with stocking needs and communications with customers.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Inventory knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management system

Materials handling equipment

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Material Handlers are responsible for the replenishment of supplies, linen, and materials and use inventory management system tools to ensure the product is in place promptly. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this role works Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. This position will exclusively support the Sterile Processing Department at Fairview Hospital.

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.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, check for damage to goods and document variances of orders.
• Prepare goods and supplies for distribution, prioritizing deliveries, sorting and labeling loads ensuring the safe, correct and timely delivery of orders.
• Stock picking locations using 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.
• Survey, fill and stock nursing floors and clinical areas to maintain inventory levels.
• Unload and unpack cases and stocks designated storage areas with supplies.
• Perform routine expiry management duties to meet KPIs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Meets all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements.
• May require appropriate Valid Driver's License (VDL) to drive box trucks.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of materials management or related experience.
• Inventory knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull and navigate supply carts weighing >than 75 pounds.

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.).