Warehouse Worker - Material Services Specialist

Warehouse Worker - Material Services Specialist
Service Assistant III PAR Shift: 7:00 am 3:30 pm Number of weeks: 13

* Dress Code:
Jeans....Steel Toe Boots...Casual Shirt This position will require bending, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift 50lbs. They will be responsible for restocking the supplies as well as checking for expired products. They will crush boxes as well as put away supplies.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Replenish par level areas with supplies. Accurately pick and pack customer supplies orders for delivery to hospital supply locations and off-site facilities in a manner that meets department standards for safety, security, and productivity. Performs general physical activities in warehouse; loading, unloading, sorting and moving products and materials manually and using material handling equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inventories par level areas using electronic handheld equipment. Delivers supplies to par level area. Restocks and rotates, stock and non-stock par level supplies, while checking for damaged and expired product. Maintains and arranges items on shelves for maximum efficiency. Removes debris and boxes from the clean rooms. Processes requisitions in computer system. Communicates stock outs, unit of measure discrepancies, usage increases and order problems to the Manager of Distribution.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs counts and keeps assigned shelf locations neat and orderly. Takes initiative to assist patient care staff with identification of supply needs and available alternative when requested.

Demonstrates compliance with Christiana Care departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, attendance and dress code. Performs other related duties as assigned when needed by management. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Frequent contact with Logistics staff, truck drivers, nursing staff, other service assistants and vendors.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Logistics & Distribution Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

One-year hospital experience needed. Three years of relevant experience in Material Distribution preferred. Valid driver's license preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of medical supplies preferred. Operating powered industrial equipment preferred. Ability to perform excessive walking, lifting and standing. Basic computer skills with knowledge of Outlook. Good oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs. of supplies. Must be able to push a cart with a maximum of 250 lbs. of stock supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Unavoidable noise, dust and dirt in a busy hospital environment.

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