Distribution Receiving Tech - Emergency Relief - Materials Distribution Center

Job Summary:

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

The Distribution/Receiving Tech

• assures that all supplies and equipment are handled in accordance with departmental policy to allow for timely delivery without any compromise to the material.


• This position provides support for assigned departments by utilizing computerized receiving, inventory, replenishment, and distributions systems.


• S/he is permitted to receive and deliver medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, procedure trays, and code cart medication trays, to/from the distribution center, pharmacy, and patient care.


• Basic housekeeping duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED required.

Experience

Previous experience in Supply Chain distribution and customer service preferred.

Skills

 Basic computer skills, positive communication and inter-personal skills are required. Ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Demands:

Medium Work – Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking.   Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:  Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.  The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Awkward Posture:  Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity.  Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Working Conditions:

A. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:  Category C – NO exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Stat Stores Supervisor/ Warehouse Supervisor