UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 12 hours ago
Lead Materials Handling Technician - Clear Lake Supply Chain Operations
Webster, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expUTMB Health is a healthcare organization focused on supply chain management, and they are seeking a Lead Materials Handling Technician. This role supports logistics operations by overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with established policies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Supervises and performs the clerical and manual tasks involved in the receipt, verification, storage, safekeeping, issuance, and delivery of equipment, materials, and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management Warehouse, the Hospital 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 the 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 proper storage of supplies for stock, adheres to any special handling instructions, and 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), to include, 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 customer 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 field of expertise
Works with multiple work teams to meet outcomes beneficial to customer needs
Develops and maintains effective partnerships with internal and external customers to proactively understand customer needs
Operates standard materials and 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 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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED and four years of related experience
Valid driver's license required
Must complete Motor Vehicle Safety Course within 6 months of hire
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
Ability to lift up to 63lbs. floor to knuckle and 50lbs. knuckle to shoulder
Requires frequent bending, standing, and walking
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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