Materials Handler Sanitation Specialist - FT - Days

Cayuga Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY is hiring a Materials Handler to manage inventory, procurement, receiving, storage and distribution for Nutrition Services. You will support Just-in-Time purchasing, ensure product quality, and maintain survey-ready areas.

Responsibilities include daily inventories, inspecting deliveries, maintaining FIFO storage, labeling, temperature control, pest prevention, and assisting with audits and recalls.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in a similar role.
• Licensure: Not required.
• Preferred: ServSafe Food Handler Certification (preferred) or ability to obtain within six months.
• Knowledge of healthcare food safety regulations, sanitation practices, inventory control, and receiving procedures.
• Experience with inventory or purchasing software or vendor websites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inventories, maintain par levels, place 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

Inventory control

Sanitation practices

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Materials Handler manages inventory, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution of food and non-food supplies for the Nutrition Services Department, maintaining appropriate inventory levels through Just-in-Time purchasing while ensuring product quality, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The position also serves as the department’s sanitation specialist, maintaining clean, safe, and survey-ready storage, receiving, and support areas. Responsibilities include sanitation monitoring, infection prevention, and environmental readiness in accordance with DOH, CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission, and departmental standards. ***Roles and 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.***Required Skills and Experience:*** * Education - High School Diploma or GED* Experience - Minimum of 1 year in a similar role* Licensure - Not required***Preferred Skills and Experience:**** ServSafe Food Handler Certification (preferred) or ability to obtain within six months.* Knowledge of healthcare food safety regulations, sanitation practices, inventory control, and receiving procedures.* Experience preparing for regulatory surveys and maintaining survey readiness.* Experience with inventory or purchasing software or vendor websites***Physical Requirements:**** Standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, pushing, pulling and reaching. May be exposed to areas of extreme heat or cold. Primary work location may include loud noises, wet and slippery conditions, exposure to sharp objects. A licensed ability to drive may be necessary.***Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:**** Onsite – Schuyler Hospital – 220 Steuben St Montour Falls, NY 14865* Shift – Full Time- Days* May be required to travel off-site to obtain supplies or products when operationally necessary.***Pay Range Disclosure:***· * Standard Rate of $17.00 - $23.00 per hour plus benefits