Central Supply Technician

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements\: 

Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part- time, experience in storekeeping work in a storeroom, stockroom or warehouse, the major duties of which included receiving, storing and issuing supplies and equipment. 

Special Requirements\: None.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

The Department of Public Health at Tewksbury Hospital is accepting applications for a Central Supply Technician (Storekeeper II).  The role ensures clinical departments have the supplies, equipment, and sterile instruments they need to deliver high-quality care. This position offers a dynamic work environment that combines inventory management, logistics, customer service, and sterile processing while working closely with healthcare professionals across the hospital. If you enjoy staying organized, solving problems, and contributing to an operation that directly supports patient outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare support services.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting where attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in inventory control, materials management, and sterile processing while gaining experience with hospital systems, safety standards, and healthcare operations. Tewksbury Hospital offers a collaborative and mission-driven workplace where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a lasting difference in the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Please Note\: This position is 40 hours per week, working first shift. Days off are Saturday and Sunday. 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

·         Receives all supplies/equipment delivered to the hospital through the storehouse loading dock and/or Central Supply Department by various vendors.

·         Checks all documentation against the products delivered for accuracy prior to accepting delivery. Utilizes the packing list and purchase order to verify the description and quantity of delivered products are correct.

·         Properly routes copies of receiving documentation to the Coordinator for processing.

·         Ensures that all original receiving documentation is sent to General Services Department (Storehouse).

·         Properly disburses all supplies/equipment to various locations within the main hospital facility as directed.

·         Maintains all areas of Storehouse and/or Central Supply in a clean, neat and organized manner.

·         Ensures all supplies are properly rotated taking note of expiration dates and employs a first in first out method of distribution.

·         Delivers supplies to various departments per assigned schedules and ensures that the proper quantity of each item is delivered on time.

·         Understands how to prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and assist will overall department needs.

·         Provides outstanding customer service when responding to incoming calls and walk-up requests for supplies.

Required Qualifications:

·         Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned department activities.

·         Ability to make arithmetical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with speed and accuracy.

·         Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

·         Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

·         Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.

·         Ability to lift and carry heavyweight objects.

·         Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

·         This position requires physical stamina and endurance.

·         Knowledge of standard storekeeping methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of varied stock items including perishable goods.

·         Knowledge of the proper storage methods such as palletizing, binning, shrink wrapping, etc.

·         Knowledge of the types and uses of materials handling equipment used in storekeeping.

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.

·         Knowledge of the State procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.

·         Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.

·         Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.

·         Skill in the operations of materials handling equipment used in storekeeping such as forklifts, hand trucks, dollies, etc.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at\: MA Department of Public Health.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http\://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at\: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4.

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