Materials Handler & Sanitation Specialist

Centralus Health; Montour Falls (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Materials Handler for the Schuyler Hospital location in Montour Falls, NY. You will manage inventory, procure supplies, receive shipments, and ensure proper storage and FIFO rotation in the Nutrition Services Department.

In addition to sanitation duties and infection prevention, you will support regulatory readiness and conduct daily inventories, verify deliveries, and maintain accurate records. This is a full-time day-shift role with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable within six months.
• Knowledge of healthcare food safety regulations, sanitation, inventory control and receiving procedures.
• Ability to travel off-site if needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inventories, maintain established par levels, place food and non-food supply orders, minimize waste and excess stock, and support emergency preparedness inventory needs.
• Inspect and verify deliveries for accuracy, quality, temperature, damage, and expiration dates; ensure proper storage and FIFO rotation; and coordinate vendor credits, replacements, and supply issue resolution.
• Maintain clean, organized, and survey-ready receiving areas, storage rooms, coolers, freezers, and chemical storage areas in compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure proper food labeling, separation, temperature control, pest prevention, chemical storage, and safe material handling; promptly remove waste and identify potential safety or maintenance hazards.
• Maintain accurate inventory and sanitation records, assist with audits, product recalls, temperature monitoring, and survey preparation, report concerns to leadership, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a Materials Handler for the Schuyler Hospital location in Montour Falls, NY. You will manage inventory, procure supplies, receive shipments, and ensure proper storage and FIFO rotation in the Nutrition Services Department.

In addition to sanitation duties and infection prevention, you will support regulatory readiness and conduct daily inventories, verify deliveries, and maintain accurate records. This is a full-time day-shift role with benefits and growth opportunities.