Oregon Health & Science University

Inventory Associate (Property Specialist)

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2025-33225
Position Category
Facilities/Custodian/Trades
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Type
AFSCME union represented
Department
Logistics Distribution
Salary Range
$21.17 - $28.25 per hour Commensurate upon experience, education, and internal equity
FTE
1.00
Schedule
Sunday - Thursday
Hours
5:45am - 2:15pm (0545 - 1415)
HR Mission
Central Services
Drug Testable
Yes

Department Overview

Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse (South Waterfront) and Marquam Hill are our primary medical supply picking and distribution staging points. The Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse is not your typical warehouse environment due to healthcare customers. Marquam Hill is a healthcare environment with supplies originating from the staging points of the loading docks. This position will report within the Supply Chain Operations ORG, but will work within the Supply Chain and Logistics Warehouse.

 

The main objective of this role is to supply customers with the necessary goods and services to facilitate their

job functions and contribute to the OHSU mission of healing, teaching, and discovery. Individuals in this role

regularly engage with customers to address and solve issues. Key responsibilities include managing warehouse

operations, delivering medical supplies, supporting inventory activities, restocking and maintaining POU

machines, handling linen distribution and collection, and performing various tasks related to medical supply

distribution for direct patient care areas. The role may also involve serving as a backup lead worker. This

position represents the initial tier within a two-level job classification and reports to Logistics Managers.

Function/Duties of Position

  • Performs receiving, stocking, data entry, picking, delivery, and functions as necessary to ensure required daily tasks are completed on time, and sufficiently, to meet the customer’s needs for medical supplies and linen. Performs requirements of, and maintains compliance with, organizational guidelines and policies. 
  • Stocks and empties ScrubAvail dispensers, and empties chute rooms as necessary to ensure an accurate and adequate supply of scrubs and linen are available to meet customer needs. 
  • Performs preventive maintenance functions of the Pyxis/ParEx supply machines/areas as necessary to ensure accurate restocking and patient charging.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment; Shelves: ensures shelves are properly erected, clean, neat, properly stocked, and marked with product information. Housekeeping: ensures the warehouse is clean, packaging removed, and non-stock products are neatly arranged. Facilities: ensures facility deficiencies are reported. Equipment: provides proper care and regular services to equipment, logs, and reports deficiencies.
  • Maintains knowledge of, adheres to, and knows the locations for, departmental policy, procedure, safety, and MSDS manuals.

  • When tasked, drives organizational vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, assist Logistics Fleet and Warehouse supervisors with the maintenance and refueling, maintain driver's log, and fills out vehicle inspection reports as necessary. Have and maintain a valid driver's license. Maintain special equipment as assigned i.e. tire chains, inclement weather accessories, tire jacks, etc. Performs emergency roadside service to vehicles such as changing a flat tire.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Entry level experience performing stores (retail) and inventory work; AND 
  • Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods (Amazon Purchasing).
  • May require current Driver’s license and driving record that meets OHSU’s driving requirements. 

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

  • Conflict resolution skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management.
  • Must be able to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines and policies.
  • Hazmat certification within 3 months of hire through OHSU
  • Forklift training for Warehouse staff within 3 months of hire through OHSU

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be able to read and write English and have basic mathematical skills.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two years of warehouse experience and two years of customer service experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of hospital materials management distribution systems.
  • Medical supply familiarity, knowledge of OHSU systems, and medical terminology is preferred.
  • Understanding how to set min/max’s; experience using handheld counting devices; forklift training preferred

Additional Details

The employee might encounter soiled linen during job tasks. Employees may handle the handling, picking, and stocking of hazardous items such as fluids, including Cidex. Hazardous material handling training will be provided to ensure that employees are well-equipped to handle such materials safely.

 

It is essential to observe proper safety precautions before dealing with any hazardous or soiled materials. In this role, employees may work in environments exposed to various weather elements, such as rain, hail, snow, heat, humidity, and wind. Additionally, there may be fluctuating noise levels, dust, vibrations, and occasional wet or slippery areas.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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