Materials Assistant - Nantucket

Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking an inventory and materials support colleague to assist in receiving, storing, and distributing supplies across departments. You will manage the loading dock, ensure accurate inventory records, and help maintain sterile and safe storage conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nantucket.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• Knowledge of warehousing and inventory control preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy loading dock environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, verifies, and accepts or rejects supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates receiving/shipping on the loading dock and interfaces with carriers.
• Maintains inventory records and ensures adequate stock levels in patient areas.
• Performs data entry for inventory transactions and maintains computer records.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment on the loading dock.
• Assists Materials Manager with department operations and special projects.

Skills

Warehousing

Inventory control

Deliveries

Healthcare materials coordination

Education

High School degree or GED

Tools

NCH computer databases

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryAssists in the operation of a coordinated supply support system for all of the Hospital and NCMG departments.QualificationsEssential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesReceives, inspects, verifies, and accepts or rejects supplies and equipment delivered to the Hospital.Interfaces with all shipping/delivery company drivers and personnel.Coordinates the receiving and shipping activities on the NCH loading dock area.Breaks down packaging, sorts recyclable content, and disposes of non-recyclable packaging.Contributes to maintaining the loading dock in a safe, clean, and accessible manner.Maintains the breakdown room in a safe, clean, and accessible manner.Coordinates with user departments on the storage and delivery of supplies and equipment.Maintains proper inventory records, as required, when filling supply orders.Maintains adequate supply levels in patient areas and in other areas as requisitioned.Maintains a neat, clean work environment, and uses good storage distribution techniques, proper location, rotation, identification, documentation, and organization; handling and storing sterile supplies to protect the integrity of the sterility.Analyzes, prepares and processes all storeroom inventory documentation concerned with storage and distribution of supplies.Maintains the physical inventory and the computer inventory system in a timely and accurate manner; researches; investigates and accounts for any discrepancies.Prepares all inventory transactions and data entry (including master file additions and deletions, daily purchases, receipt and issue transactions, corrections, vendor return credits, returns to stock).Logs, files and maintains source documents in an organized fashion.Researches and verifies all inventory reports to prove that all information was entered and processed properly, making any corrections to transaction errors after thoroughly researching to find the source of the error.Takes periodic inventories to prove the accuracy of the system and prepares corrections.Maintains stockroom in a safe, clean, and accessible manner.Assists Materials Manager with all aspects of departments operations.Assists Materials Manager with all special initiatives and projects.Answers department telephones providing program information, taking messages, and/or referring calls to the appropriate party.Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with Hospital policy and applicable statutes and regulations.Adheres to NCH policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.Performs other duties as assignedEssential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the PositionKnowledge of:Warehousing, inventory control, and deliveries required.Healthcare materials coordination preferred.Skills:Frequent internal and external contact in which a significant deal of tact is required, and representation of the Hospital is dependent upon the contact.Use of touch, smell, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity required.Verbal, written, and computer skills are required.Orientation to detail with a critical degree of accuracy are required.Ability to work well as a team member and to work independently.Must have good problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to:Learn and utilize NCH computer databases for Materials Department.Use fingers and hands to operate telephone, fax, copier, computer, scanner, calculator, cell phone, push to talk radio, van/car.Frequently stand, walk, bend, use back and knees, climb, crawl.Lift up to (75) pounds.Utilize personal protection equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and box cutters.Utilize mechanical lifting devices and transportation carts.Adapt and excel in a busy loading dock environment.Adapt and excel in a construction zone environment.Adapt to the changing material needs of Hospital departments.Credentials and Experience RequiredHigh School degree or GED required.Relative computer experience required.Special RequirementsMust be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location57 Prospect StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$23.92 - $45.43/HourlyGradeSN1S9At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.