HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** **Hot** Healthcare Support Services HealthCare System Staffing Requisition # 2504527 ** Resume must be submitted with application.** **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 SCHEDUL** E: **Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)** **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:** High school education and 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.** Compensation + **Hiring Range: 17.00**