Senior Materials Handling Technician (Nights, 11pm to 7:30am) - Galveston

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED and two years related experience.  Valid driver’s license required.  Must complete Motor Vehicle Safety Course within 6 months of hire. CDL Required for Warehouse Cylinder Section.

Job Description:

Supports all aspects of the UTMB Supply Chain Management Logistics Division.  Performs more complex clerical and manual tasks and occasionally take a tactical lead role in the verification, storage, issuance and delivery of materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical).

Job Duties:

• Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management storeroom(s) and/or in unit supply rooms (PAR locations / Point of Use technology).
• Prepares and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
• Consistently exhibits a commitment to accomplish fill rate objective.
• Processes all incoming supplies and equipment and monitors the quality assurance inspections of all items received by ensuring the receipts are checked for missing items, damaged items, expired items and/or wrong items and reports all discrepancies.
• Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock; adheres to any special handling instructions, ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct.
• Fills customer request / order for stocked materials and supplies (medical / surgical & non-medical / surgical), ensuring order accuracy.
• Executes the distribution of materials and supplies (medical/surgical & non-medical / surgical), including, but not limited to, the Point of Use program, to the UTMB System.
• May perform the turn-in of excess, expired, or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Provides customers service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones, and processing requests.
• Works safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Keeps current and up to date with all required training and staying current in the field of expertise.
• Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer's needs.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs.
• Operates standard materials handling equipment – this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse.
• Utilizes email and the Internet for work-related communications.
• As needed, maintains vehicle usage log, inspects the condition of tires, checks oil, tops off the fuel once per week, maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and reports any needed maintenance.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Compensation:

Actual salary commensurate with experience. 

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, rotating weekends 11pm-7.30am.

Key Skills:

• Able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop, and handheld.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.
• Requires frequent bending standing and walking.

Equipment:

Standard office equipment. Operate standard materials handling equipment – this may include forklift operations if assigned to the Warehouse. If assigned to the Warehouse must obtain Forklift Certification within 6 months of hire.

Working environment/location of position:

Standard office and/or warehouse.