Material Handler

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Material Handlersare responsible forthe replenishment of supplies,linensand materials to ensure caregivers have immediate access to the tools necessary to provide patient support.In this position, you have the opportunity to exhibit Cleveland Clinic’s mission and values, helping create an environment where everyone feels safe, comfortable,supportedand important.

A caregiver in this position works days from6:30AM – 3:00PM, including every other weekend and holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Provide support to the hospital supervisor on project work.

• Collaborate with management to improve daily activities.

• Support areas that care for patients with higherlevelof acuity and volume.

• Receive products from shipping and receiving area, unpack and inspect items for damage, verify accuracy of shipment and input information in the warehouse management system.

• Receive, sort, put away, pick and deliver supplies, mail, patientrecordsand other items as required.  

• Rotate stock and checkfor outdates.

• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other requiredcommunication.

• Support Site Managers with communications with customers to fulfill areas’ stocking needs andanticipatefuture needs.

• Deliver supplies and materials toappropriate floorsand health care facilities.

• Monitor the flow of traffic into dock areas, prioritizingdeliveriesand the safe receipt of goods and supplies.

• Put away freight, supplies, packages, and perishable items from dock facilities using materials handling equipment.

• Verify accuracy of shipments, check for damage togoodsand document variances of orders.

• Prepare goods and supplies for distribution, prioritizing deliveries,sortingand labeling loads ensuring the safe,correctandtimelydelivery of orders.

• Stock picking locations using warehouse management system, either manually orutilizingmaterials handling equipment according toidentifyinginformation (size, style, and numbers) ensuring the safe movement of materials.

• Perform physical count of stock for inventory control verification.

• Survey, fill and stock nursing floors and clinical areas tomaintaininventory levels.

• Unload and unpack cases andstockdesignatedstorage areas with supplies.

• Perform routine expiry management duties to meet KPIs. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Meet all Cleveland Clinic insurance requirements

• Valid Driver's License (VDL) to drive box trucks

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High School Diploma or GED

• One year of Materials Management or related experience

• Inventory knowledge 

• Basic computer skills