Material Handler

General Summary of Position
Responsible for the receipt, control/inventory, and issue/disbursement of supplies and materials.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, unpacks, and verifies quantities received against packing slip or purchase order for items/supplies delivered. Accepts/rejects delivery. Shelves and stores received items/supplies.
• Processes inventory documentation concerned with the storage and distribution of items/supplies, including receiving reports, general stock requisitions, return to stock credits, etc. which may involve entering items received into a computerized inventory system. May check on back orders using a computer/terminal.
• Counts manually, or with a portable, hand held computer, items on exchange carts or supply shelves. May upload/download inventory information to/from the personal computer into/out of the portable, hand held computer. Checks for and pulls opened, damaged, overstock, or expired inventory and replaces damaged or dirty boxes/containers, labels, etc. Replaces damaged or dirty boxes/containers, labels, etc. and straightens/cleans exchange cart(s). Disposes of pulled items in accordance with standing departmental policy. Participates in periodic physical inventories.
• Pulls from bulk stock items necessary to restock. Restocks shelves ensuring that the items are correctly labeled/numbered, protecting the integrity of sterile supplies. Rotates stock in accordance with established protocol within the department.
• May make stock record entries, including consumption data and quantity of items in storage to assist in establishing stock/par levels. Informs supervisor of items not in demand.
• Checks off and files completed requisitions.
• May issue/distribute/deliver items/supplies to or within WHC.
• May assist in or accomplish the collection, packaging, shipment and complete documentation of goods/items returned to vendor(s).
• May inventory and restock supplies in ancillary locations with items/supplies from inventory (e.g.: shoe covers and caps/hats for the OR or SPD).
• May catalog items and enter them into inventory or check on back orders by using a computer terminal or personal computer.
• Breaks down and discards boxes; maintains the work area(s) in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience

• 0 to 6 months experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction.
• Requires the ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.