Materials Distribution Technician- PT - 11:00am-3:00pm

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Technician Materials Distribution to manage the Kanban system, stock levels, and timely fulfillment of clinical supply needs. You will monitor and replenish inventory, support Kanban nodes, and resolve supply issues with precision and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a distribution environment, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to train on an electric pallet jack within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in supply distribution systems or related field.
• Must be able to be trained and certified to operate an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock replenishment in inventory locations and supply units.
• Maintain Kanban program via daily management system (DMS).
• Build strong relationships with clinical areas and users.
• Uphold standard work processes and procedures.
• Keep work spaces clean and organized per lean/5S principles.
• Participate in team huddles to optimize Kanban operations and end-user service.
• Support a safe work environment and regulatory compliance.
• Distribute received supplies to appropriate storage areas and check expiration dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack operation

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Category: Supply Chain Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

The Technician Materials Distribution is responsible for the upkeep of the Kanban system. Requires constant monitoring of ordered supplies, and stock levels of items stocked in the hospital. Through strict adherence to the Kanban daily management system (DMS), the Technician insures the Kanban program functions efficiently by upholding standards, performing stocking of the Kanban on nodes, and addressing customer needs in a timely and precise manner. Resolves critical supply issues timely and escalating unresolved issues to the Supervisor.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Able to be trained and certified on the use of an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: One (1) year work experience in a field utilizing supply distribution systems and processes.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience: Experience in a warehouse or inventory logistics environment.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to recognize critical situations, communicate details and provide recommendations for resolution
• Unrelentingly detail oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Able to work individually with minimal supervision or as a team
• Familiarity with MS Office applications: Outlook, Excel and Word
• Possess technical skills to operate pc and hand-held devices
• Possess interpersonal skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel
• Knowledge of medical supply terminology
• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, crouch, push/pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted (hospital environment – warehouse, clinical areas, etc.)

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs supply stocking in inventory locations and in supply units.
• M entains all aspects of the Kanban program through the use of the daily management system (DMS).
• Creates and maintains strong relationships in clinical areas.
• Upholds and follows standard work processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Sweeps, straightens and generally keeps work-spaces clean and tidy, adhering to the tenets of lean methodologies and 5S.
• Participates in regular team huddles to ensure Kanban operations are meeting the needs of the end-user community and continuously improving.
• Supports a safe working environment including compliance with all regulatory requirements and all other hospital, state, and federal safety policies.
• Facilitates the distribution of received supplies to the appropriate storage areas within the inventory control room.
• Conducts expiration date checks on all stock items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Light, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: %
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

• Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Fingering, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.