Materials Distribution Specialist III-Woodward,

Schedule: Monday-Friday with other shifts as needed

Location: Woodward

Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Process daily requests for supplies from company facilities and clients. Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, stock rotation, order fulfillment issuing a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. Perform scheduled deliveries to hospital labs, off-sites and other locations. Assist with inventory control and site put-away services. Advise Materials Management Supervisor of supply shortages, stock issues and/or delivery problems at all locations. Perform all duties with judgment, and self-motivation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Consistently perform all functions of a Materials Distribution Specialist I and II using independent judgment, self-motivation, and problem solving abilities to the satisfaction of the supervisor.

2. Deliver laboratory supplies and equipment to required destinations.

3. Handle difficult situations and problems with little or no help and without having established guidelines available.

4. Responsible for training Materials Distribution Specialists I and II.

5. Answer Materials Management phones if needed; take orders for clients and assist hospital labs and off-sites with questions or problems.

6. Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.

7. Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Materials Management Supervisor.

8. Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.

9. Assist in the receiving process as needed by working with the Materials Management Coordinator.

10.Maintain accurate Item Data Base Files by monitoring and advising the Materials Management and Purchasing Supervisors of any noted item or units of measure changes.

11.Maintain appropriate documentation, filing and storage of records.

12.Accurately fulfill client and department orders within specified time frame.

13.Maintain consumable laboratory shelves within the Core lab areas by ordering and stocking required product.

14.Assembling loads for delivery with proper packaging and labeling.

15.Provide stock rotation, expiration dates management and put-away services to selected departments and sites.

16.Maintain appropriate documentation, filing and storage of records.

17.Perform Core lab Mail Services as scheduled. To include collecting, sorting and prepping outbound mail for vendor processing. Sorting and delivering inbound mail as well as make a weekly bank deposit for Accounts Payable.

18.Perform Copy Center services as scheduled. To include locate documents in the Document Control System, operate large volume copy machine, pad or laminate as requested.

19.Perform Medical Records Storage services as scheduled. To include picking up records from sites, securing for transport, creating document storage transmittal sheets and palletizing records for document storage pick-up.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years previous materials management experience such as supply room, warehouse, logistics, transportation, order processing, inventory control and delivery expediting, or (1) year experience as a Materials Distribution Specialist II

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive motor vehicles (non-commercial truck, van, car).

• Must have good driving record and be insurable by lab insurance carrier.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

PREFERENCES:

Forklift certification, experience in a medical facility processing receipts and utilizing an automated system

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Prove immunity to Hepatitis B or be immunized or sign a waiver refusing hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Comply with all applicable and current Materials Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, CAP, etc. policies and procedures.

2. Good time management skills.

3. Effective communication, reading and writing skills.

4. Basic knowledge of the city and surrounding area.

5. Good problem solving skills.

6. Ability to work effectively in a team environment by exhibiting good people skills and a cooperative attitude.

7. Participate in quality assurance programs to ensure that quality standards are met.

8. Participate in continuing education programs and department meetings.