Materials Handling Technician - Galveston Supply Operations

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Logistics/Materials Handler to support the Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Responsibilities include verifying receipts, stocking, issuing, and delivering medical and non-medical supplies, while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license; Motor Vehicle Safety Course must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
• Valid driver's license; Motor Vehicle Safety Course within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Verify, receipt, storage, and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in warehouses and storerooms.
• Process incoming supplies and report discrepancies (missing/damaged/expired items).
• Assist in cycle counts and annual inventory verification.
• Provide customer service support and operate standard materials handling equipment.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent; no experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent; no experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

Required:

• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Safety Course must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree.
• Two years with supply and/or distribution and/or receiving.

Job Summary:

Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Performs basic clerical and manual tasks involved in the verification, receipt, storage, issuance, and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment (medical/surgical & non-medical/surgical).

Job Duties:

• Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management Warehouse, the Hospital Materials Management storeroom(s), and/or in unit supply rooms (PAR locations / Point of Use technology).
• Prepares and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
• Consistently exhibits a commitment to accomplish fill rate objective.
• Processes all incoming supplies and equipment and monitors the quality assurance inspections of all items received by ensuring the receipts are checked for missing items, damaged items, expired items, and/or wrong items and reports all discrepancies.
• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
• Fills customer request/order for stocked materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical / surgical), ensuring order accuracy.
• Executes the distribution of materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical / surgical), to include, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTBM System.
• May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Provides customer service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones, and processing requests.
• Works safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Keeps current and up to date with all required training and stays current in the field of expertise.
• Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer needs.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs.
• Operates standard materials handling equipment - this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse.
• Utilizes email and Internet for work-related communications.
• As needed, maintain vehicle usage log, inspects condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.
• Requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location:

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations:

0427 - Clinical Services WingRegular

Shift:

Standard

Employee Status:

Non-Manager

Job Level:

Day Shift

Job Posting:

Sep 3, 2026, 5:49:29 PM