Materials Technician - Food and Nutritional Services

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a part-time Materials Technician to receive, store, and distribute supplies. The role requires a high school diploma, basic accounting know-how, and the ability to operate pallet jacks and a power lift.

You will maintain cleanliness, accuracy, and safety in receiving and storage areas. Responsibilities include counting stock, processing requisitions, verifying items, and entering data into the computer.

Qualifications

• Must be in good mental and physical shape with basic accounting skills.
• Understanding of safety and sanitation principles.
• Good interpersonal skills and some mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Counts stock for inventory and user areas.
• Delivers and puts away goods in a timely manner for inventory and user areas.
• Fills requisitions and completes paperwork.
• Processes stock and non-stock returns.
• Prepares goods for shipping and obtains carrier’s signature.
• Ensures the safety and security of goods in storage and in transit.
• Checks expiration dates and rotates stock.
• Unloads trucks, inspects goods for damage/defects and signs carrier’s receipt.
• Enters receiving/issuing information into the computer.
• Operates manual/power pallet jacks and dock levelers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work under pressure

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power lift

Pallet jack

Dock levelers

Inventory software

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Receives, stores and distributes all supplies. Ensures the clean and orderly maintenance of all receiving and storage areas and the accurate and timely handling of all division supplies.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior receiving/distribution experience preferred.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
  

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

VISION:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be in good mental and physical shape; should have basic accounting skills and understanding of safety and sanitation principles.
• Requires good interpersonal skills and some mechanical aptitude. May be required to operate power lift. Ability to work accurately and handle pressure.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Clinical; industrial setting. Exposure class II. No exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Exposure to temperature extremes, and hazardous footing. Handles caustic and heavy items.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy work. Heavy reaching, lifting and stooping. Required to be on feet most of the time.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Coordinator

SUPERVISES:

None

CAREER PATH:

Unspecified

General Performance Criteria: Materials Technician

Expectations

Exceeds Meet Below

• Counts stock for inventory and user areas.
• Delivers and “puts away” goods in a timely manner for inventory and user areas.
• Fills requisitions and completes paperwork.
• Processes stock and non-stock returns.
• Prepares goods for shipping and obtains carrier’s signature.
• Ensures the safety and security of goods in storage and in transit.
• Checks expiration dates and rotates stock.
• Participates in the physical inventory process.
• Unloads trucks, inspects goods for damage/defects and signs carrier’s receipt.
• Operates manual/power pallet jacks and dock levelers.
• Verifies goods received are those ordered.
• Enters receiving/issuing information into the computer.
• Places calls for service on defective or malfunctioning equipment.
• Coordinates supplies and duties for the volunteers.
• Handles in-person and telephone inquiries.
• Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
  

Pay Range: $17.25 - $25.90

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.