Materials Management Representative ( Driving Involved)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Materials Management Services Representative position is to provide support for the operations of all sections of Materials Management Services.  This position impacts day-to-day operations of assigned areas and departments throughout the institution with respect to inventory and logistics of patient and research supplies, equipment and service. This position must also comply with all departmental, Q.I., safety, fire, JCAHO guidelines that apply to the Materials Management area.  This position is expected to participate in in-house training in-services to gain information regarding new policies and procedures, to assure appropriate response to issues, to acquire or refresh skills or to enhance job performance. This position is required to perform housekeeping and maintenance functions not inclusive of those performed Environmental Services or Facilities Services both at the par level area or inventory location.

Key Functions

Logistics Area - Perform receipt of supplies, linen and/or equipment by checking merchandise against order documents. Document deficiencies, if any, and refer problem situations to appropriate personnel for resolution. Deliver all requests for supplies, linen, equipment and/or packages to assigned areas in a timely and appropriate manner.  Drive regularly scheduled or unscheduled routes between buildings and deliver supplies, materials, and equipment; pick up, carry and deliver materials to specified locations.  Complete Driver Log following each trip and notate all gasoline purchases.  Operate materials handling equipment to include carts, pallet jacks, hand truck and ergo-tug.   

Warehouse Area - Daily operation of the shipping/receiving dock at decommissioned asset warehouse.  Responsible safe operation of material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jacks.   Assisting Asset Coordinator in tagging of new assets as needed.   Clerical activities to include processing of receipts and transfers of assets from/to warehouse.  Responsible for overall housekeeping of warehouse areas.

Other duties as assigned

**Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm.  Driving will be involved - must be able to pass a clear background check on driving record.  The ideal candidate will also have directly related experience (logistics, warehouse, inventory, etc).