Materials Dispatcher FT 1st Shift West Allis

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,103 - 42,154; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Milwaukee is looking for a Materials Dispatcher to manage supply requests, ensure timely delivery, and maintain inventory levels. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally 2 years of experience in similar roles. Strong communication and organizational skills are key. Physical requirements include lifting and standing for extended periods. This is a full-time position offering a pay range of $20.40/hr - $30.60/hr.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in receiving, stocking, and distributing supplies/equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch customer requests for supplies/equipment and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain inventory levels and perform issues/credits for supplies.
• Ensure security and cleanliness of working areas.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Material Management Computer System

Data entry devices

Job description

Materials Dispatcher FT 1st Shift West Allis

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This range is provided by Aurora Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.40/hr - $30.60/hr

Major Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to department, facilities, and other entities as follows: dispatches customer requests for supplies/equipment; distributes supplies/equipment in response to issue requisitions, customer requests, defined replenishment schedules and purchase orders. Follows up with requests to ensure completion.
• Ensures availability of supplies/equipment and timely delivery of requests. Receives, stocks, and stores incoming supplies and equipment. Warehouses and maintains inventory levels. Performs issues/credits for supplies/equipment as necessary.
• Ensures proper billing by accurately recording all forms for proper invoicing and charging. Data enters charges for related supplies/equipment.
• Prepares, distributes and transports supplies/equipment for safe and appropriate distribution to facilities, departments, or other entities as required.
• Ensures patient care equipment is properly cleaned, stored and distributed in order to reduce the risk of cross contamination.
• Maintains security, orderliness, and cleanliness in all working areas while providing for the continual checking, rotation and removal of outdated and/or damaged supplies/equipment.
• Ensures efficient and accurate record-keeping systems to ensure productivity and to verify receipt, storage and distribution of supplies/equipment.
• Receives and records orders for departments requesting supplies/equipment by using computer order entry, telephone, and in-person requests.
• May replenish and maintain specialty carts, trays and kits (Code Carts, Isolation Carts, Lime Trays, etc.) checking for outdated supplies as necessary.
• Ensures proper preparation, packaging, initiation of return, and any required follow-up to returned material to vendors as instructed by appropriate documentation.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in receiving, stocking, and distributing supplies/equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Must have the ability to react to fast-paced, stressful situations in a calm, professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar products.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, have ability to lift, bend, squat, and twist the majority of the workday and crawl, kneel, and climb throughout.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job including but not limited to data entry into Material Management Computer System, data entry into hand-held computers, operation of material handling machinery (i.e., Reach trucks, order pickers, pallet movers).