Materials Handler/Coordinator - Arlington, WA

Optum; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions. As a Materials Handler, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of supply management. Your responsibilities will include managing inventory, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate records, all while working in a collaborative team environment. With a focus on performance and development, this role offers a pathway to grow within a dynamic organization committed to improving health outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive Programs

Stock Options

401k

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum inventory of supplies and linen across locations.
• Receive and check daily shipments from carriers.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving Experience

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Great Plains

Kwiktag

Hand Trucks

Pallet Jacks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Materials Handler will receive and process incoming shipments, goods, and equipment for delivery. Responsibilities include delivering, inventorying, organizing, and restocking inventory sites and patient care areas containing medical and non-medical supplies, linen, and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage for team members during time off across multiple locations within the First Hill area
• Maintain optimum inventory of supplies and linen. Review, requisition, and maintain supplies required to meet anticipated needs at various physical locations
• Distribute supplies according to resupply processes and departmental schedules
• Pick up and deliver reusable instruments and supplies based on established schedules
• Maintain accurate record keeping
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and efficient
• Work as part of the Materials Management team
• Receive and check daily shipments from carriers
• Examine, unpack, and match incoming shipments against Purchase Orders
• Investigate and resolve shipment errors
• Input and process data in Great Plains and Kwiktag systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our environment rewards performance, offers clear success pathways, and provides development opportunities for various roles.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• At least 1 year of experience in shipping/receiving

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 1 year working with patient care supplies and equipment, preferably in a central supply
• Advanced skills in Word and Excel, including mail merge and database management
• Experience with warehouse equipment like hand trucks and pallet jacks
• Understanding of supplies and equipment use and purpose
• Proven safe driving skills on established routes, following laws and safety practices

The hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $28.85, depending on experience, education, certifications, and other factors. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive programs, stock options, and 401k, among others.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system. We are committed to equity, environmental responsibility, and addressing health disparities, especially for marginalized groups.

OptumCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.