Supply Technician

Socket.dev; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support receiving, warehousing, distribution, and replenishment processes. The role emphasizes accuracy in picking, packing, and delivering supplies across the network.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and experience with handheld scanners and warehouse equipment. Night shifts and on-site work at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer and warehousing equipment skills.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Determine supply needs for each bin and ensure stock lasts till next cycle.
• Picks supplies using handheld scanner; verify item numbers and quantities.
• Delivers supplies to designated locations; checks expiration dates and locations.
• Receives and ships items; performs inventory and cleans/replenishes supply rooms.
• Operates material handling equipment to move supplies and maintains organized storage.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Warehousing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

ERP system

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Performs a variety of duties across functions as a specialist in receiving, warehousing, distribution, delivery, and the supply (for example, medical products, linen, mail) replenishment process. Ensures efficiency of all supply locations through replenishing, monitoring supply levels, and/or organizing work areas.

Job Duties

• Determines the amount of supply needed for each bin in a clean supply room and ensures that there is enough product to last until the next replenishment cycle. Uses handheld scanner to enter the amount of product to be picked.
• Picks supplies scanned from warehouse/storeroom, while verifying each item by product number, unit of measure, manufacturer number, warehouse location, and quantity to be picked. De-cases supplies, as necessary, and places in baskets and/or on mobile carts for delivery.
• Delivers supplies to the appropriate location, which includes verifying the supply quantity and description, checking expiration dates, and placing supplies in the correct bins/locations.
• Straightens supply room, rotates stock, brings back any items that need to be returned for credit and notes any issues or concerns for follow up.
• Receives Fedex/UPS packages (both physically and in the enterprise resource planning system) and items shipped to the network. Performs outgoing shipping function. Investigates missing or delayed packages.
• Performs cart and intubation tray replenishment and assembly.
• Packs, orders, delivers, monitors, collects, and returns clean and soiled linen (including scrubs and slings) to end users.
• Performs mail runs (including pick-up and delivery) on schedule and in a timely manner.
• Participates in the preparation for, and completion of, physical inventory.
• Operates material handling equipment (such as pallet truck/jack) to properly put supplies on shelves and moves/delivers supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills, warehousing devices and equipment, hardware, and software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or
• Associate’s Degree
• Familiar with medical supplies, consumables, and equipment and can obtain a basic understanding of their use.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Night Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday -Friday 11:00pm to 7:30 am with holiday rotation and alternating weekends

Department:

1004-09274 Supply Distribution Services - CC