Materials Aide

POSITION SUMMARY :

Receives, delivers, and restocks hospital supplies for patient care areas in house and ancillary buildings. Uses computerized material system to enter restocking of inventories and patient care supplies.

Position : Materials Aide

Department : Purchasing

Schedule : Full Time (10am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Tracks incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and documents findings.
• Prepares material for shipment; weighs and stamps packages.
• Assists in loading and unloading trucks.
• Distributes or delivers incoming items to appropriate department or stores items in stockroom.
• Operates material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and other related equipment.
• Participates in routine, periodic inventories, counting, and recording stock items.
• Tags new stock with prices or other identifying information.
• Signs for incoming shipments as received.

• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies per requests; documents transactions according to established procedure.

• Operates a hospital-owned vehicle to transport specimens, equipment and related items and supplies safely and comfortably to and from areas within the hospital, as well as off-site locations, in a timely manner.

• Utilizes computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects

• Skill in following both verbal and written instructions.

• A valid Massachusetts Driver's License is required for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Materials Handling, Shipping and Receiving experience preferred.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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