Job Description

NMC is currently recruiting a Materials Management Tech, in Materials Management. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally 7:30a - 4:00p. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.



Hiring Range: $17.00 - $22.10

Materials Management Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

The Materials Management Tech receives and issues supplies as directed by Materials Management Manager, ships packages when appropriate, performs data entry in conjunction with receiving and issuing supplies.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education

: High school graduate preferred.

Experience

: Previous experience in stock and distribution procedures preferred. Computer experience required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To:

Manager, Materials Management

Supervises:

Other Contacts:

Hospital staff, vendors, providers and their staff, truck drivers

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used:

+ computer and basic office equipment, carts, totes, dolly, pallet jack, wheeled shelving unit, forklift, and labeler

Physical Demands:

+ Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs, sitting, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, and crouching. Frequent reaching, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, Constant use of hands and manual dexterity and strong grip is necessary

Working Conditions:

+ Warehouse environment with occasional exposure to inclement weather when receiving supplies, occasional exposure to wet/slippery floors

Required Protective Equipment:

+ Steel-toes shoes, retractable utility knife, work gloves

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supply Management*
+ Receives incoming supplies and stores supplies appropriately rotating stock to minimize outdates + Distributes supplies ordered by departments + Follows up on back orders + Weekly collection and shipping of reprocessed materials

Storeroom Maintenance*
+ Identifies changes in utilization patterns and collaborates with Purchasing Agent and Manager on min/max level changes or elimination of products + Organizes storeroom for efficient location of supplies
+ Keeps storeroom / dock neat and clean + Removes outdated products from storerooms

Electronic and paper documentation*
+ Utilizes electronic system to update stock + Completes Blind Receiving Report + Updates receiving and stock issues daily + Matches receiving reports to purchase order + Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) + Performs filing, typing, ordering as needed

Assists Materials Management Inventory Specialist*
+ Assists with weekly cycle counts + Assists with daily duties + Serves as back up support to Purchasing Inventory Specialist
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