Material Management Technician

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network—Pocono location—is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, warehousing, distribution, and replenishment of medical supplies and linen. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely fulfillment, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include picking, packing, and delivering supplies, operating scanners, and assisting with inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year warehouse/logistics experience preferred.
• Basic computer navigation and warehousing device handling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine supply needs for each bin to last through the next cycle.
• Use handheld scanner to log quantities and verify items.
• Pick, de-case, and deliver supplies to correct locations.
• Verify quantities, descriptions, and expirations during delivery.
• Assist in physical inventory and rotate stock as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

ERP system

Pallet jack

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.

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

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®.

LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.