Materials Handler II

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Materials Handler responsible for receiving and delivering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring professional interactions with staff. The role requires physical capability and attention to detail, with opportunities for skill development through various programs.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone discounts

Discounted T-pass rates

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to frequently push and pull equipment weighing over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receiving materials from vendors and maintaining related documentation.
• Maintaining inventory of medical gases and responding to delivery requests.
• Delivering supplies and equipment to hospital locations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Courtesy

Tact

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Materials Handler Job Description

This Materials Handler will be responsible for:

1. Receiving materials from vendors, verifying accuracy and count of items received, identifying and routing items for delivery to the final destination, and maintaining related documentation.
2. Responding to requests from hospital staff for information regarding deliveries and shipments, and expediting orders as necessary.
3. Maintaining inventory of medical gases according to required par levels and established schedules, and responding to routine and emergency requests for delivery and retrieval of gas cylinders.
4. Delivering supplies and equipment to hospital locations via hospital vehicle, cart, and hand.
5. Maintaining professional interactions with customers and materials management staff, handling hospital and personal packages, mail, and patient-related items in accordance with confidentiality policies, procedures, and standards.
6. Maintaining logs, records, and documentation related to duties such as receipt, delivery, distribution of materials, and maintenance of equipment, recording information manually or by computer as per procedures.
7. Keeping the work area neat, orderly, and free of fire and safety hazards.
8. Furthering knowledge and skills through attendance and participation at conferences, seminars, and in-service programs.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• The ability to frequently push and pull equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
• The ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in routine situations.
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors, and hospital employees, with sensitive situations referred to others as appropriate.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension, tuition and license/certification reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and discounted T-pass rates. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.