Material Handler

Material Handler

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days

Due to the nature of the work, this position does require the flexibility to work variable hours and variable days - to include day, evening, weekend and holidays hours.

Salary: The range for this starts at $18.10 an hour and goes up based on years of relevant experience. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $1.16 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $2.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $0.99 extra for working weekends

Position Summary

The Material Handler receives, stores, and issues medical supplies from warehouse inventories per Bulk, Par, Stock and Non-Stock Distribution; Trauma Cart replenishment/maintenance; and provides extensive customer service.

Other responsibilities may include sorting U.S. and interoffice mail within the appropriate department slots; receiving, storing, and issuing supplies from inventories; maintaining adequate inventories to meet customer needs; utilizing non-stock processes and implementing off-campus deliveries; performing inventory control, identifying variances and back orders; restocking supplies quickly and accurately; rotating inventories while noting expiration dates and ensuring integrity of supplies. The Material Handler also proactively maintains a clean, orderly and safe work environment ensuring operations within DNV and OSHA guidelines; performs routine inventory cycle counts of warehouse stock supplies; and assists with special projects as needed. Must have competent communication skills in supporting the conveyance of supply issues to Purchasers, Supervisor or Inventory Coordinator.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required.

Required Experience/Abilities

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills to meet the demands of internal and external medical supply needs.
• Detail oriented with the ability to quickly assess situations and apply critical thinking skills in a high stress level environment.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately match product numbers and descriptions to products for proper inventory management and record keeping.
• Ability to efficiently organize priorities while maintaining good customer relations during continual interactions with Asante employees and/or vendor delivery personnel.
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team with a clear understanding of teambuilding principles.
• The capacity for professional interactions within diverse situations daily and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Working in a hospital/medical environment to include an understanding of product application of medical/surgical supplies and patient care related equipment.
• Inventory management for various department functions.
• Computer competency and application of electronic inventory control systems
• Ability to utilize warehouse equipment i.e. electric pallet jack, hand truck, pallet jack, dock lift.

Licensure/Certifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of insurance may be required.

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary.
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire.
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility (Remove for salaried positions).
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution.
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO).
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans.

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.