Materials Distribution Tech - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Materials Distribution Tech to support hospital inventory, Omnicell operations and supply distribution across patient care areas. You will pick, pack, restock Omnicells, manage code carts and ensure accurate inventory records while maintaining safe, efficient workflows.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely issue resolution, and collaboration with Biomedical and Nursing teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 1 Year hospital, warehouse or retail store experience.
• Commitment to learning and quality improvement processes.
• Good communication skills verbal and written, reading and math ability required.
• Able to respond to STAT request by moving quickly.

Responsibilities

• Pick, Pack and Restock Omnicells. Remove excess supplies, check bin and reconcile stock. Cycle count to verify par levels. Generate replenishment report if needed.
• Restocks Code Carts per Quality Pick List and organizes carts, replenishes items nearing expiration.
• Release and fill orders (Pick Tickets) for supplies in HEMM, Horizon Clinical and Omnicell; notify Inventory Controller of stock-outs.
• Ensure product is stocked in correct bin locations and maintain cleanliness and integrity of packages.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned and adhere to organizational competencies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Respond to STAT quickly

Commitment to learning

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Central Service / Distribution knowledge

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Provide quality service, supplies and equipment by controlling, storing and distributing the correct supplies and equipment, with timely issues, in the right quantity and in a quality condition. Answer calls, fill orders, restock supplies, prepare special carts, charge supplies and maintain daily records. Responsible for maintaining special assigned areas including the Omnicells. Responsible for reviewing par levels and performing inventory counts and transferring inventory. Rotating assignments, flexible adjustments in schedules and team support required.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Materials Distribution Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Pick, Pack and Restock Omnicells. Removes excess supplies stored, correct bin and reconcile stock returned. Clean, rotate stock by checking for expiration dates and package integrity. Cycle Count to verify adherence to par levels. If needed generate replenishment report, pick needed supplies and deliver to the assigned Omnicell. Maintain Omnicells button bars, labels, clips, bins and dividers. Reports special repairs issues immediately to supervision.
• Restocks Code Carts by adhering to the Quality Pick List, adhering to required organization of the Code Cart and completion in an acceptable time. Follow the month list to retrieve code carts to replenish and replace products nearing expiration dates. Replenish special carts and sets with the use of a pick list.
• Release and fill orders (Pick Tickets) as needed for supplies in HEMM, Horizon Clinical and Omnicell. Reconcile patient matching in Omnicell. Advise Inventory Controller or Purchasing, of stock-outs and critical low inventory; communication via phone or email essential. Participates in department's preparation and year end inventory. Check expiration dates and package integrity upon issue of all supplies. Entry of inventory issues, department charges and returns into the HEMM System. Enter, cancel or verify Horizon Clinical Patient charge issues. Files door issue log, trays and special carts paperwork timely and correctly. Communicate inventory and safety issues at daily huddle.
• Ensure product is stocked in correct location, adhering to bin location. Stock shelves in clean bins or stock areas, rotates stock and check package integrity for cleanliness, damage and expiration dates. Receive and deliver to department. Log in acceptable reprocessed equipment and bag for issue to the nursing units. Plug in battery powered equipment and contact Biomedical Dept for broken or equipment with questionable status. Search floors looking for equipment not being used, when necessary. Record proper information in the equipment tracking books and assist in maintaining the refrigerator temperature and humidity logs.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 1 Year hospital, warehouse or retail store experience.
• Commitment to learning and quality improvement processes.
• Good communication skills verbal and written, reading and math ability required.
• Able to respond to STAT request by moving quickly.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Minimum 1 Year Customer Service skills.
• Central Service / Distribution knowledge and basic computer skills.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $18.65 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility