What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job TitleMaterial Handler LocationCleveland FacilityLutheran Hospital DepartmentReceiving And Stores-Lutheran Hospital Job CodeI1202L ShiftDays Schedule7:30am-4:00pm Job Summary Job Details Material Handler Join Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Lutheran Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care to all patients. Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. This Material Handler is unique, in that you will be working in the storeroom and on the nursing floors as well. You may be asked to drive a pallet jack (no experience or certification required). Since you will be working on the nursing floors, being empathetic to our caregivers and patients is necessary. You will not have any direct-patient interaction, but being on the floor requires an elevated level of empathy. Our nursing leaders on our units are fantastic caregivers and welcome your interaction on the floor as it pertains to their supply levels! We are looking for someone that is adaptable, resourceful with time management, organization and problem-solving, and is an independent contributor who can quickly and reliably make decisions. Materials Handling has plenty of opportunities for cross-training and growth within the team, such as Lead roles, Project Managers, Inventory Coordinators, Supervisors and Managers. A caregiver in this position works days, 7:30am—4:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide support to the hospital supervisor on project work. Collaborate with management to improve daily activities. Support areas that care for patients with higher level of acuity and volume. Receive products from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system. Receive, sort, put away, pick and deliver supplies, mail, patient records and other items as required. Rotate stock and check for outdates. Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication. Support Site Managers with communications with customers to fulfill areas’ stocking needs and anticipate future needs. Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate floors and health care facilities. Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizing deliveries ensuring the safe receipt of goods and supplies. Put away freight, supplies, packages, and perishable items from dock facilities using materials handling equipment. Verify accuracy of shipments, check for damage to goods and document variances of orders. Prepare goods and supplies for distribution, prioritizing deliveries, sorting, and labeling loads ensuring the safe, correct, and timely delivery of orders. Stock picking locations using warehouse management system, either manually or utilizing materials handling equipment according to identifying information (size, style, and numbers) ensuring the safe movement of materials. Perform physical count of stock for inventory control verification. Survey, fill and stock nursing floors and clinical areas to maintain inventory levels. Unload and unpack cases and stocks designated storage areas with supplies. Perform routine expiry management duties to meet KPIs. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Meets all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma or GED. One year of materials management or related experience. Inventory knowledge. Basic computer skills. May require appropriate Valid Driver's License (VDL) to drive box trucks. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements:Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh up to 50 pounds.Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 800 pounds and pull a 2500-pound pallet using a manual pallet jack.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Lifts and carries.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employment Type: Full time
