Supply Chain Technician

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is seeking a Materials Handler to process and distribute supplies and equipment to hospital departments. You will verify deliveries, maintain par levels, restock, and support inventory processes across facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and forklift certification (for certain locations). Flexibility to work a 24/7 schedule is needed, with potential regional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required at Warehouse District Row location within 30 days.
• Valid driver's license if operating a company vehicle.
• Preferred - supply chain or inventory management certification(s).
• Preferred - work experience in a materials management or healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory and cleanliness in storeroom and par locations.
• Delivers supplies, equipment and related materials to hospital departments.
• Inspects deliveries and maintains delivery logs; ensures accurate charging of inventory items.
• Performs cycle counts and year-end inventories.
• Picks up and delivers supplies to campus and offsite locations; maintains delivery signatures/logs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Facility travel

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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. 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.

Education

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - None.
• Preferred - Work experience in a materials management or healthcare environment.

Certifications

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even