Lead Materials Handling Technician - Clear Lake Supply Chain Operations
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and four years of related experience. Valid driver's license required. Must complete Motor Vehicle Safety Course within 6 months of hire.
Job Summary:
Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division. Performs the most complex clerical and manual tasks and assists with planning and managing the daily operations related to the verification, storage, insurance, and delivery of materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical / surgical).
Job Duties:
Supervises and performs the clerical and manual tasks involved in the receipt, verification, storage, safekeeping, issuance, and delivery of equipment, materials, and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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 the 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 proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, and ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
Fills customer request/order 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), to include, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTMB System.
May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
Provides 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 field of expertise.
Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to customer needs.
Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs.
Operates standard materials and 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 condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
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 63lbs. floor to knuckle and 50lbs. knuckle to shoulder.
Requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.
Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule:
7 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
