HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston) at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

** 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.

Compensation

• Hiring Range: 17.00