Warehouse Technician

Children's National Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Medical Center is seeking a Warehouse Technician in Washington, DC. You will handle receipt, storage, replenishment, and distribution of clinical supplies across main and extended campus locations, following standard operating procedures.

Physical demands include lifting up to 70 lbs. You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts, use handheld devices, and communicate clearly with clinicians and the Supply Chain team to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related and progressive experience in Warehouse or Supply Chain.
• 1 year related experience in healthcare supply chain distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and replenish supplies following SOPs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock levels across campuses.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in distribution areas.
• Respond to customer service requests between clinical staff and Supply Chain.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 70 lbs

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Hand-held device use

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10006 Supply Chain Distribution

Pay Range

$20.91 - $40.82

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for completing Supply Chain standard operating procedures for the receipt, issue, inventory, replenishment and storage of supplies and equipment. Responsible for picking and receiving inventory items, loading and unloading trucks, and replenishing supply to main campus and extended campus locations. Responsible for identification and management of expired supply and cleanliness of Supply Chain distribution areas. Respond to customer service requests and maintains clear communication between clinical staff and Supply Chain Distribution team.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years Related and progressive experience in Warehouse or Supply Chain activity and capable of operating heavy equipment. (Required)
• 1 year Related and progressive experience in Supply Chain distribution in health care environment. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to meet the physical demand requirements associated with supply handling in accordance with Supply Chain standard operating procedures. Ability to at least handle 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate stationary manual and power equipment such as palletizers, folk lift, and ride on.
• Ability to perform basic functions on a hand-held device, with appropriate training.
• Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers.
• Ability to maintain clear communication with departmental management, clinical staff and end users.

Functional Accountabilities

Supply Replenishment

• Complete and follow Supply Chain standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across main campus and extended campuses. Based on established delivery routes, regularly checks, pulls, cleans, fills and receives supply for full replenishment.
• Ensures adequate and accurate supply levels at all times to meet the anticipated demand of clinical staff and end users. Respond to changes in supply demand patterns
• Demonstrates understanding and performs supply staging activities in accordance with Supply Chain standard operating procedures.
• Deliver STAT items or special requests to end users as required.
• As required, physically count the quantity of on-hand supply in Supply Chain supply areas to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Manage and communicate stock outs and substitute items with clinical end users and Supply Chain Distribution team.
  Safety and Organization
• Ensures all Supply Chain distribution areas are organized and clean in accordance with Supply Chain and Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment in all Supply Chain distribution areas and supply areas.
• Identify to Departmental management when maintenance of a supply area is required. Perform regular maintenance in supply area when needed, including but not limited to hardware replacement, labeling, reorganization, etc.
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met by checking and removing outdated and expired supply.

Inventory

• Complete and follow Supply Chain standard operating procedures for inventory replenishment including, but not limited to receiving, storage, putaway and picking of inventory items.
• Maintain accurate inventory on hand by picking accurate quantities in proper Units of Measure.
• As required, perform inventory cycle counts and physically count the quantity of on-hand supply to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Utilize supply management technology in accordance with Supply Chain standard operating procedures. Maintain accuracy when working with technology and enterprise resource system (ERP).
  Communication & Customer Service
• Maintain clear communication between clinical end users and Supply Chain Distribution team.
• Communicate all supply interruptions including stock outs and backorders to clinical end users and departmental management as soon as information becomes available.
• Meets productivity work standards while demonstrating competency in job skills and knowledge by completing scheduled work in allotted timeframe.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Lead or Department Head.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.