Materials Handler
Description
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
Our accolades include:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.
SUMMARY:
Request products as determined, weekly cycle counts; follow up on order status with Purchasing to ensure stock availability. Will also handle ordering and replenishing products on the patient care units along with the other departments we supply with products. Department’s main focus is the distribution of supplies and equipment to all areas of the facilities to support patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Staff will have to project usage of products and order par cart levels daily in all service areas
- Notify management of all overstock/picking errors to be returned to the Distribution Center
- Maintain effective communication with customers, co-workers, and other team members
- Provide accurate documentation of all department transactions
- Completes all scheduled and unscheduled assignments in a timely manner
- Deliver items/requisitions to appropriate area after receipt
- Answer phone/vocera in a friendly and courteous manner
- Take down all information for a General Stock Request and delivers supplies to appropriate personnel/unit
- Report any item shortage to appropriate personal
- Receive all items using the proper equipment and receiving procedures
- Deliver all possible Fed Ex, UPS, Air Borne and any other requested items by the end of the business day
- Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the Materials Handling Departments areas of responsibly
- Complies with all JACHO regulations as outline for Inventory storage: All supplies 18” ceiling clearance from sprinkler heads; No supplies/bins left on floors; No cardboard in clean areas; Rotate stock and check for expiring products
- Perform physical inventory counts during semi-annual inventory
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Requires 2 years’ experience in healthcare or 2 years’ experience in warehousing, supply chain management, or purchasing. Prior computer experience.
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1083
Department: Materials Dist Center
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $23.00/hour