Materials & Logistics Associate - Lourdes - FT (1st Shift)

Virtua Medical Group; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health, serving South New Jersey, is seeking a Warehouse/Materials Handler to manage clinical department supply chains, inventory, and logistics. This role requires lifting up to 25-50 lbs, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

You will deliver orders, verify quantities, optimize FIFO, support inventories, and assist training. A HS diploma and forklift certification (or ability to obtain) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year prior materials management experience, in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Will consider education in lieu of experience.
• Basic knowledge/skills in computer use (data entry, email usage).
• Knowledge of inventory and stocking to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Responsibilities

• Verify quantity and quality of incoming product using applicable equipment and computer system.
• Fill, transport and deliver orders to designated areas using material handling systems.
• Maintains and optimizes assigned inventories, ensures FIFO is practiced.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety and security of receiving/storage facilities.
• May assist departments to achieve product standardization and optimal inventory levels.
• Conducts outdated product checks and handles obsolete/dated items.
• Delivers product and STAT/RUSH orders to Virtua departments/locations.
• Participates in annual physical inventories.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Forklift certification

Education

HS degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations:

Job Information: Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p *Please note this position requires the ability to lift materials weighing up to 25-50 lbs; frequent pushing, bending, and reaching; prolonged standing and walking; and operation of material handling equipment.

Summary: Provides outstanding service through effective supply chain materials management logistics, inventory management, and supply channel management to clinical departments. Adheres to inventory control procedures for optimal accuracy. Maintains high level of accuracy in the General Stores and departmental inventory locations ensuring all material is placed into proper location, correct quantities, material rotation is applied, and items are pulled and delivered to fill customer orders. Ensure cycle count methods are exercised to comply with quality control guidelines. Provide Logistic Services to all departments and distributes medical supplies or equipment to supported customer areas in a timely manner, as applicable. Services to include shipments, receiving, distribution, inventory, and materials management.

Position Responsibilities

• Verify quantity and quality of incoming product using applicable equipment (i.e., handheld or personal computer) and computer system/s.
• Fill, transport and deliver orders to designated areas using applicable systems and equipment (i.e., material handling, handheld and/or personal computer).
• Maintains and optimizes assigned inventories, ensures First In First Out (FIFO) is practiced.
• Maintains the overall cleanliness, safety and security of the receiving, storage facility (i.e., hospital, department, ASC and/or medical office) operations.
• May assist assigned departments through action and education to achieve product standardization, optimum inventory levels and reduction of operating expenses.
• Conducts outdated product checks, documents findings and completes required processes related to obsolete and/or dated/expired products.
• Checks e-mails/voicemail, faxes and phone for supply requests and/or delivery/product issues and either resolves or forwards information to appropriate personnel for resolution, as directed.
• Delivers product and STAT/RUSH orders to various Virtua departments/locations as requested.
• Participates in annual physical inventories.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees and others as requested.
• Performs such other job-related duties as may be assigned by instruction from management.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year prior materials management experience, in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Will consider education in lieu of experience.
• Basic knowledge/skills in computer use (data entry, email usage).
• Knowledge of inventory and stocking to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Required Education

HS degree or equivalent

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification, may be required.

Hourly Rate

$18.69 - $26.01 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information.

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.