Materials Handler

Materials Handler

Looking for your next career opportunity in healthcare? At VHC Health, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession. The Materials Handler is responsible for physically receiving all items ordered by the Hospital; for processing all associated paperwork; and for the delivery of items received to their proper destinations. The Receiving Clerk is also responsible for resolving problems / discrepancies related to receipts; for safe-guarding items received and for keeping the Receiving Department, including adjoining hallway and loading dock orderly. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good verbal and written skills, with English as the chosen language of communication.
• Simple arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Materials Management Experience preferred. Must be able to learn all aspect of the position within 90 days from date of hire

• Deliver items to the proper destinations.
• Deliver electrical equipment to Bio-Medical Electronics within one (1) working day of receipt, and then to the ordering Department within one (1) working day of notification by Bio-Medical/DFE that it is ready for delivery. Maintain a written record of items sent to/receive from Bio-Medical.
• Deliver stock needles/syringes into the locked syringe room in DCC and/or place x-ray film into the locked film cage in DCB within thirty (30) minutes of receipt.
• Do not allow items to be taken from Receiving without their first having been matched to a Purchase Order, or the authorizing document (eg check request for, say, books).
• Prepare items for shipment out (other than U.S. Postal Service).
• Contact purchasing for coordination with their efforts.
• Make proper arrangements depending on the services required.
• Handle emergency requests immediately.
• Provide back-up coverage for the other functions in the Warehouse, as needed.
• Maintain departmental security by challenging/reporting suspicious persons immediately as appropriate. Do not allow unauthorized persons to enter the Department Secure items properly.
• Keep work area, including the trash pick up area and the pallet storage area, neat, well organized and free of clutter.
• Give appropriate information/referral to those with questions about orders, procedures, etc.
• Advise Manager promptly of staffing/operational concerns potentially requiring his/her intervention.
• Operate equipment, whether mechanized or not, safely and with due caution. Wear appropriate protective gear.
• Receive items purchased for Hospital, checking shipping labels to verify that the items are for the Hospital. Refuse misdirected shipments.
• Inspect goods for visible damage upon receipt and give proper notification to the shipper and to Purchasing.
• Take items into the receiving area as soon as possible after arrival.
• Place items onto pallets, carts, or shelving as appropriate, pending delivery.
• Store items marked for refrigeration or other controlled environment appropriately pending delivery.
• Complete the paperwork associated with all receipts/deliveries, and forward/file as appropriate.

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Career Coaching
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!