Distribution Attendant shift alternating weekends

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Distribution Attendant. In this role the successful candidate is responsible for performing a full range of order fulfillment and receiving/warehouse functions including loading and unloading, shipping, receiving, weighing, tagging, sorting, counting, stocking and packing of supplies, mail, equipment and operating postage equipment. The duties include receiving supplies, verifying count, downloading pick tickets, assembling orders for par program and nursing units, distributing supplies and equipment throughout the Medical Center using manual equipment, U‑boats, hand or platform trucks, managing outgoing mail, maintaining records and performing related record‑keeping functions.

• Receives, loads and unloads pallets of supplies and places them into pallet racks and shelving units by hand or power and manual equipment, rotating supplies according to expiration date.
• Maintains inventory levels by checking shelves, restocking supply carts, and maintaining supply records. Picks and assembles supplies and equipment into boxes/totes to facilitate movement of materials to specified Nursing Units and par program. Replenishes par‑stock carts on patient care areas, including med/surg, intravenous and instrument supplies.
• Ensures par‑stock carts are accurately filled to the appropriate stock level and that supply carts appear neat and orderly.
• Makes deliveries of requested supplies for patient care areas throughout the Medical Center and obtains appropriate authorizing signatures when issuing supplies.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment delivered to the end users or for the par program are accounted for by a complete, appropriate and accurate document (i.e., requisition, pick ticket, purchase order etc.).
• Conducts proofreading and checking of documents for accuracy and inputting/retrieving data into or from an automated inventory control computer system or handheld devices. Performs cycle counts and physical inventory responsibilities. Notifies supervisor of inventory discrepancies in the store room or supply closets.
• Operates pallet jacks, forklift trucks, other material handling equipment to pick supplies and equipment from stock in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all workload schedules. Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Maintains efficient and proper care of all hospital materials handling supplies and equipment. Sorts and distributes mail on a timely basis. Maintains all postage meters. Answers mail services telephone and provides individuals with assistance regarding mailing information and mail preparation.
• Makes special pickups/deliveries of time‑related materials, large, bulky, and heavy mail items, parcels, or mailbags. Runs errands and performs simple routine messenger duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Receives, unloads and loads hospital supplies and equipment. Receives supplies and equipment from vendors and verifies accuracy and count of items received. Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, tagging, stocking, packing and unpacking of supplies and equipment and repacking for shipment as needed.
• Breaks down and separates incoming shipments of supplies and equipment and sorts them onto platform trucks, U‑boats and pallets according to building for distribution to final destination. Obtains appropriate authorizing signatures when delivering supplies to the end users.
• Reports all discrepancies such as over‑shipment, shortages, damages, incorrect catalog numbers and POs or unusual situation to supervisory staff. Maintains accurate records of all transactions, as required.

To qualify you must have a high school diploma or general equivalent. Effective communication skills, experience with computerized inventory management, ability to plan, organize, prioritize and execute work with attention to detail, accuracy in record‑keeping, strong attention to detail, ability to function in a team environment, courteous and compassionate treatment of customers, safe operation of postal equipment and material handling equipment, and a minimum lifting capability of 50 pounds.