Warehouse Technician (Full time | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Warehouse Technician to support receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and equipment operation across main and extended campus locations. The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and efficient tasks and adherence to Supply Chain SOPs.

Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, clear communication with clinical staff, and the ability to handle up to 70 lbs. This entry‑level to mid‑level position offers growth within a hospital logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related and progressive warehouse/supply chain experience.
• 1 year healthcare supply chain distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, replenish, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Pick and receive inventory items; load/unload trucks.
• Maintain organized, clean distribution areas per SOPs.
• Respond to customer service requests and communicate with clinical staff.
• Identify and manage expired supplies; ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Palletizers

Forklift

Ride-on forklift

Hand-held device

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizers

Forklift

Ride-on forklift

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything.

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

Department

10006 Supply Chain Distribution

Pay Range

$20.30 - $39.63

Join our team as a Warehouse Technician and play a key role in keeping operations moving safely, accurately, and efficiently. We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented candidates who enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in maintaining organized inventory, and are comfortable supporting receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and equipment operation in a fast-paced warehouse environment. If you value teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to build practical logistics skills, this role offers a strong foundation for growth.

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