Senior Materials Handling Technician - Galveston Supply Operations

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED and two years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position. A valid driver’s license is required. Must complete a Motor Vehicle Safety Course within 6 months of hire. CDL is required for the Galveston National Lab.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree. 
• UTMB relevant experience.

Job Summary:

Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Performs more complex clerical and manual tasks and occasionally take a tactical lead role in the verification, storage, issuance and delivery of materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical/surgical).

Job Duties:

• Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management Warehouse, the Hospital Materials Management storeroom(s), and/or in unit supply rooms (PAR locations/Point of Use technology).
• Prepares and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
• Consistently exhibits a commitment to accomplish fill rate objective.
• Processes all incoming supplies and equipment and monitors the quality assurance inspections of all items received by ensuring the receipts are checked for missing items, damaged items, expired items, and/or wrong items and reports all discrepancies.
• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
• Fills customer request orders for stocked materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical/surgical), ensuring order accuracy. 
• Executes the distribution of materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical/surgical), including, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTBM System. 
• May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Provide customer service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones, and processing requests.
• Works safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Keeps current and up to date with all required training and staying current in the field of expertise. 
• Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer's needs.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs.
• Operates standard materials handling equipment – this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse.
• Utilizes email and the Internet for work-related communications. 
• As needed, maintains vehicle usage log, inspects the condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.
• Ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and 50 lbs. knuckle to shoulder.
• Requires frequent bending standing and walking.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.