Material Management Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in East Stroudsburg, PA, is seeking a Warehouse/Distribution Specialist to support receiving, warehousing, and the replenishment process across multiple supply locations. You will use a handheld scanner, verify items by product number, and prepare supplies for delivery to end users.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year in warehouse or logistics, basic computer skills, and a willingness to lift heavy items; a technical school diploma or

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 1 year experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain.
• Demonstrates basic computer navigation skills and familiarity with warehousing devices and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Determine supply needs for each bin and ensure stock lasts until next replenishment.
• Pick and verify supplies using product number, UOM, vendor code, and location.
• Deliver supplies to appropriate locations, verify quantity and expiration dates.
• Organize and rotate stock, return items for credit, and note issues for follow-up.
• Receive and process shipments; perform outgoing shipping and investigate delays.
• Pack, order, and transport linen and medical supplies to end users.
• Participate in physical inventory and use equipment to move stock.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Handheld scanner

ERP system

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Performs a variety of duties across functions as a specialist in receiving, warehousing, distribution, delivery, and the supply (for example medical products, linen) replenishment process. Ensures efficiency of all supply locations through replenishing, monitoring supply levels, and/or organizing work areas.

Job Duties

• Determines the amount of supply needed for each bin in a clean supply room and ensures that there is enough product to last until the next replenishment cycle. Uses handheld scanner to enter the amount of product to be picked.
• Picks supplies scanned from warehouse/storeroom while verifying each item by product number, unit of measure, manufacturer number, warehouse location, and quantity to be picked. De-cases supplies, as necessary, and places in baskets and/or on mobile carts for delivery.
• Delivers supplies to the appropriate location which includes verifying the supply quantity and description, checking expiration dates, and placing supplies in the correct bins/locations.
• Straightens supply room, rotates stock, brings back any items that need to be returned for credit and notes any issues or concerns for follow up.
• Receives Fedex/UPS packages (both physically and in the enterprise resource planning system) and items shipped to the network. Performs outgoing shipping function. Investigates missing or delayed packages.
• Packs, orders, delivers, monitors, collects, and returns clean and soiled linen (including scrubs and slings) to end users.
• Participates in the preparation for, and completion of, physical inventory.
• Operates material handling equipment (such as pallet truck/jack) to properly put supplies on shelves and moves/delivers supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience in warehouse, logistics, or other supply chain discipline
• Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills, warehousing devices and equipment handling, hardware usage, and software knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or
• Associate’s Degree
• Familiar with medical supplies, consumables, and equipment and can obtain a basic understanding of their use.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

206 E Brown St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type

Onsite

Union

LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Rotating holidays and weekends

Department

1029-00096 Supply Distribution Services