Material Handler - Central Supply, Per Diem
UHS
Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for managing hospital supplies and inventory using lean methodologies. They ensure efficient distribution and rotation of materials within the facility to support clinical operations.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Material Handler is responsible for managing hospital supplies and inventory using lean methodologies. They ensure efficient distribution and rotation of materials within the facility to support clinical operations.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of acute care materials management concepts and supplies, preferred.
- Knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies used in healthcare supply chain preferred, specifically 5S.
- Knowledgeable of inventory rotation methodology (specifically FIFO).
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
- One (1) year healthcare supply distribution and/or healthcare warehouse experience, preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Valid/current California drivers license.
Requirements
- Knowledge of acute care materials management concepts and supplies
- Knowledge of LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies used in healthcare supply chain, specifically 5S
- Knowledgeable of inventory rotation methodology (specifically FIFO)
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- One (1) year healthcare supply distribution and/or healthcare warehouse experience
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid/current California drivers license
Benefits
- Growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.