Warehouse Technician

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

FSAs

403(b) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Warehouse Tech for a full-time day shift (AM) from 7:00am to 3:30pm. The role focuses on shipping/receiving, storage of Med/Surg supplies, records management, surplus equipment, and inventory control. Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience in a hospital supply chain or materials management setting. A valid SC driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 6 months working in a hospital's supply chain or materials management department is required.
• Substitution options include: 1 year related inventory management experience, an associate's degree in a supply chain field, or 1 year related experience in an LMC position.

Responsibilities

• Packages and prepares equipment and supplies for distribution.
• Fills orders and distributes to hospital and off-site facilities.
• Processes paperwork for distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains distribution forms and packaging slips.
• Stocks and stores warehouse inventory.
• Keeps warehouse clean, efficient, and safe.
• Reports stock levels to supervisor.
• Performs inventory cycle counts.

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Warehouse

Full Time

AM Shift

7:00am - 3:30pm

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Tech is responsible for a wide variety of warehouse activities including shipping and receiving, storage and issue of Med/Surg supplies, Records Management, Surplus Equipment and maintaining Inventory and associated records. They will also coordinate supply flow throughout the warehouse, prioritizing STAT and routine delivery schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience

6 Months Working in a Hospital's Supply Chain or Materials Management Department

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional)

In lieu of 6 Months Working in a Hospital's Supply Chain or Materials Management Department, will consider either of the following:

• 1 Year Directly of Related Experience with Inventory Management (such as supply distribution, ordering, and inventory);
• An Associate's Degree in a Supply Chain Management Field;
• At least 1 Year of Experience that Demonstrated Aptitude for Supply Chain Management and Successful Performance in an LMC Position (To be Reviewed by Department Leadership).

Required Certifications/Licensure

Valid SC driver's license, specific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this job (Acceptable driving record).

Required Training

None.

Essential Functions

• Packages and prepares equipment and supplies prior to distribution.
• Fills orders by preparing supplies to be distributed to hospital and off site facilities.
• Processes paperwork for distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures distribution forms, requisitions, purchase order forms and packaging slips are completed accurately.
• Stocks and stores warehouse with equipment and supplies.
• Ensures warehouse is maintained in an efficient, clean and safe manner.
• Reports stock levels to supervisor.
• Performs inventory cycle counts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as back-up to delivery employees when necessary.
• Receives, stores, issues, delivers supplies, equipment, and assists in unloading delivery trucks.
• Inspects incoming items for damage; verifies accuracy of shipment by counting items or other means and comparing with invoice or packing slip and purchase order; reports damage, shortage or discrepancies in the shipment; signs receipts for material received and processes required paperwork.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment from storage to the hospital, or within the hospital or off-site locations.
• Responsible for maintaining records and reports that are contained on paper, microfilm and other media in the organization.
• Store, arrange, index and classify records.
• Maintain records in a way to meet the requirements of the legal, financial and administrative departments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina