Materials Attendant II

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Materials Handler for night shift in the Materials Management department. You will receive and distribute materials, reconcile records, and verify items against packing slips and purchase orders.

Responsibilities include inventory control, vendor coordination for shipping issues, and maintaining accurate requisitions. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and serving patients, staff and visitors with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: (None)
• Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: One (1) year materials management experience
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative

Responsibilities

• Receives all materials, unpacks, verifies items with packing slip and PO.
• Conducts research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required.
• Contacts vendors regarding shipping errors and unacceptable conditions.
• Documents requisitions regarding items received and items back-ordered; attaches requisitions to items and sends to department.
• Ships items to the appropriate department.
• Stocks and maintains back-up inventories in materials holding area, filling and distributing orders.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies and standards.
• Promotes professional growth and supports department goals; serves as preceptor and mentor.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for our community with compassionate experiences.
• Models service standards by providing safe, caring, and efficient experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Basic math

Computer skills

Independent work

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

LOCATION: NORTHEAST SHIFT: NIGHTS

Position responsible for receiving and distributing materials in the Materials Management department and for reconciling and maintaining related records.

Job Description – Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: (None)
• Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: One (1) year materials management experience
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative

Principal Accountabilities

• Receives all materials, unpacking/uncrating items, and verifying accuracy of items received with the packing slip and original purchase order.
• Conducts research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required.
• Contacts vendors regarding shipping errors and any unacceptable conditions of items received.
• Documents requisitions regarding items received and items back-ordered; attaches requisitions to items and sends to appropriate department.
• Ships items to the appropriate department.
• Stocks and maintains back-up inventories in materials holding area, filling and distributing orders as requested.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

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