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HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston)
UTMB HealthUnited StatescontractVerifiedPosted 21 Oct 2025
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HCSS Materials Handling Technician (Galveston) - (2505931)
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** 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 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.Qualifications
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 jApply for this role
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