Lead Distribution Material Handler

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Lead Distribution/Material Handler is to assists in coordinating the activities of employees engaged in materials receipt and distribution at University Hospital. Performs material handler duties and operates with high proficiency and skill all equipment in the receiving and storeroom areas.

What You’ll Do   

• Organizes and assigns work and develops effective working procedures, routines and schedules for material handlers assigned to duty in the line distribution storage rooms.
• Performs material handler duties in conjunction with lead responsibilities.
• Provides work direction and training to employees to ensure proper receipt, verification, and prompt delivery of supplies to departments within University Hospital.
• Works in conjunction with the Supervisor to ensure orderliness and safety. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Assists in resolving employee’s problems and/or refers matters to the supervisor. Assists the supervisor in review of receiving or shipping notices and reports.
• Takes an active role in the receiving entity of the Department and makes sure incoming stock is put away correctly.
• Conducts frequent routine rounds of University Hospital to ensure work performance of staff and identify any customer service issues.
• Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience in work involving receiving, recording, storing and distributing supplies in a storeroom or receiving department setting.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency to perform job duties.
• Demonstrated proficiency and skill in operating equipment and performing work in receiving and Storeroom functions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license “in good standing”.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

 Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TS/1450 ::  $20.93: $21.43: $22.07 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs

 About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.