Materials Assistant - UPMC Whitfield

Materials Assistant - UPMC Whitfield

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

UPMC Whitfield has the above opportunity within its busy Materials Warehouse department. The following are the main duties and responsibilities and (but not limited to) for this role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Material requisition fulfilment, including locating, verifying, and labelling requested materials, and performing required system transaction and delivering materials to the area specified on the requisition, in keeping with established work instructions and SOPs
• Receive materials into the warehouse from vendors from released purchase orders and internal item returns, verify count of goods received and transfer to physical stock location accompanied by the appropriate transaction.
• Perform weekly inventory cycle counts and monthly/annual physical inventory count (if required) resolving any discrepancies identified during the process.
• Contribute to improvement activities and participating in lean initiatives. Assist with inventory and/or system problem resolution
• To liaise with the Materials Manager in relation to any delivery delays, quality issues etc.
• To work closely with Finance in relation to invoice queries or delivery docket queries and ensure same are sent to the accounts department in a timely manner.
• Follow all applicable company policies/procedures/processes
• Attend and complete all scheduled applicable Training as required
• Other incidental duties: General housekeeping of work area and Perform equipment inspection of all lift equipment and vehicles prior to operation.
• To ensure that all security and access rules are adhered to in relation to the warehouse area.

• Related experience in a warehouse environment would be a distinct advantage
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage competing priorities, detail oriented and quality focused
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately following good documentation practices.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including adding, subtracting, counting, and measuring.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed instructions.
• Work in a team environment, including exchanging information related to performing required tasks with colleagues and
  with internal customers, as well as with vendors and carriers.
• Ability to organise the logistics of multiple sites (if required)
• Good I.T skills required, (Excel, Outlook, and Word); good working knowledge of warehouse inventory systems (SAP
  would be a distinct advantage)
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Full Clean driving license.
• Experience of working within a Hospital warehouse department is desirable

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.