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HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston)

UTMB Health Careers
Galveston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
** Resume must be submitted with application.**
Work hours may include any of the following:
11pm-7:30am
4am-12:30pm
3pm-11:30pm
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the daily operations of the Inventory, Receiving, Distribution and/or Mail Services areas to ensure effective supply chain management of designated inventories, materials, equipment, mail and services in a warehouse environment. 
 
WORK SCHEDULE: 3pm - 11:30pm
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
 
Inventory:
 
· Prioritizes daily work assignments 
 
· Receives in merchandise for inventory process 
 
· Puts merchandise away in assigned locations 
 
· Does “let-downs of merchandise” from the reserve location to the primary case location 
 
· “Replenishment of merchandise” from Case locations to Repack locations 
 
· Pulls merchandise from inventory stock for customer orders 
 
· Delivers “Stat” orders to the hospital storeroom 
 
· Prepares customer orders for delivery 
 
Delivery: 
 
• Performs a combination of daily tasks associated with the distribution of merchandise to the hospitals and UTMB campus 
 
• Provides input for the management of the Cylinder and Distribution operations to maximize cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction to meet UTMB fiscal and institutional performance objectives. 
 
• Reviews discrepancies and takes appropriate corrective action as required. 
 
• Operates standard vehicles that do not require a commercial license.
 
• Operates standard materials handling equipment and vehicles. 
 
• Fills a variety of cryogenic liquid containers/tanks with liquid nitrogen or Liquid oxygen. 
 
• Utilizes on-line system(s) in the receipt, delivery, and tracking of materials, records, and/or equipment. 
 
Receiving: 
 
• Performs a combination of daily task associated with the receiving/shipping/surplus process
 
• Docks incoming merchandise into Central Receiving/Inventory system
 
• Assist carrier truck drivers with the unloading of merchandise. 
 
• Moves bulk shipments to either the bulk receiving area or the Inventory receiving area. 
 
• Finds the correct delivery location for non-PO shipments. 
 
• Inspects PO shipments for damage and correctness against the PO and packing slip. 
 
• Separate “stat flagged” orders, radioactive shipments, and cold packs for rush delivery. 
 
• Takes customer call and emails. Resolves and/or refers in as an appropriate manner. 
 
Mail/Packages: 
 
• Performs any combination of the following daily tasks associated with processing mail for the UTMB campus community: 
 
• Unloading and loading of the U.S. Postal Service mail truck. 
 
• Primary/Secondary sorting of all incoming Campus or U.S. Postal Service mail. 
 
• Packaging or banding/prep work associated with departmental mail carrier delivery. 
 
• Preparation and documentation on Accountable mail for signature and tracking purposes. 
 
• Deliver and pick up mail from the customer in a courteous and timely manner. 
 
• Obtain proper authorized signature for delivered and returned accountable mail 
 
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS: 
 
• Performs related duties as required. 
 
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 
 
No experience required. Valid Texas Drivers License required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire: Forklift Certification (except for Mail Services) and Motor Vehicle Safety Course (except for Mail Services).
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a post-offer employment test administered by UTMB Rehab Services. The following criteria must be met:
 
• For Inventory: This job requires the ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.
 
• For Delivery: This job requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. floor to knuckle and 40 lbs. knuckle to shoulder and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.
 
• For Receiving: This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. floor to knuckle and up to 35 lbs. overhead and requires frequent bending, standing and walking.
 
• For Mail Services: This job requires the ability to lift up to 63 lbs. floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing and walking
 
*This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing (HCSS). There are no benefits associated with this position, with the exception of the 401k retirement plan offered through HCSS.
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