Supply Chain Technician

Ochsner Health; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Crowley, Louisiana is seeking a dedicated individual to process and distribute supplies across various hospital departments. The ideal candidate will manage inventory levels, inspect deliveries, and assist with the cleanliness of equipment and storerooms. A high school diploma and strong organizational skills are essential. Join to make a difference in healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license if operating a company vehicle.
• Forklift certification required if working at Warehouse District Row location within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred work experience in a materials management or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory and cleanliness in storeroom and par locations.
• Ensures supplies are accurately charged when removing from inventory.
• Organizes delivery carts according to delivery locations.
• Delivers according to designation on receiving report.
• Inspects and receives deliveries for hospital, clinic and administrative areas.
• Performs all tasks related to inventory, including cycle counts.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Ability to work flexible schedule (i.e. 24/7)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Supply chain or inventory management certification(s)

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job processes and distributes supplies and equipment to various hospital departments. Obtains receipt and delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies delivered to the receiving area and carefully inspects the bill of lading and visual appearance of shipments. Maintains supply and equipment par levels, restocks and rotates supplies, decontaminates reusable medical supplies and equipment, assists in the inventory process, processes and delivers special requests, performs cycle counts, and performs other general housekeeping duties in assigned areas.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Required - None for work experience, but preferred is work experience in a materials management or healthcare environment.

Required - Valid driver’s license if operating a company vehicle. Forklift certification required if working at Warehouse District Row location within 30 days of hire.

Preferred - Supply chain or inventory management certification(s).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (i.e. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Maintains inventory and cleanliness in storeroom and par locations.
• Ensures supplies are accurately charged when removing from inventory.
• Efficiently organizes delivery carts according to delivery locations.
• Delivers according to designation on receiving report.
• Maintains an accurate delivery log for non P.O. deliveries.
• Gains a legible signature for all deliveries.
• Inspects and receives deliveries for hospital, clinic and administrative areas.
• Performs all tasks related to inventory, including cycle counts as well as complete end of year inventories.
• Identifies and addresses internal and external customer needs.
• Picks up and delivers supplies, equipment, mail, pharmaceuticals, and other related materials to/from campus to designated offsite locations and maintains accurate delivery logs as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.