Materials & Inventory Operations Specialist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a stockroom/receiving specialist to manage ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing and shipping of equipment and supplies. You will maintain stock records, verify orders, and ensure items are rotated before expiration, while supporting recall responses and coordinating deliveries across departments.

The role emphasizes data entry, clerical duties, and maintaining a clean storeroom, with emphasis on accuracy and safe handling of materials in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of customer service, shipping and receiving or stock room experience.
• Ability to maintain inventories and verify stock against orders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Supports response to product recall notices.
• Orders, receives and oversees the ordering and receipt of materials, equipment, stock and supplies for the organization.
• Uses the department's computer system to maintain verification of all transactions.
• Maintains a record of stock received and issued to departments.
• Inspects and verifies that received stock meets specifications and that orders are complete.
• Resolves order problems with vendors and departments, as necessary.
• Stores articles by style, size, material, etc. according to departmental procedures.
• Rotates supplies to ensure that items do not expire before use.
• Delivers goods to the appropriate areas on a routine or STAT basis.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary and orderly storeroom.
• Performs various clerical duties such as data entry of requisitions and receipts and answering phones.

Skills

Customer service

Shipping and receiving

Stockroom management

Inventory verification

Computer literacy

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a stockroom/receiving specialist to manage ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing and shipping of equipment and supplies. You will maintain stock records, verify orders, and ensure items are rotated before expiration, while supporting recall responses and coordinating deliveries across departments.

The role emphasizes data entry, clerical duties, and maintaining a clean storeroom, with emphasis on accuracy and safe handling of materials in a hospital setting.