Field Based Materials Handler Coordinator – Seattle, WA

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Materials Handler will receive and process incoming shipments, goods and equipment for delivery. Deliver, inventory, organize and restock inventory sites and patient care areas containing medical and non-medical supplies, linen and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide coverage of team members during time off for multiple locations within the First Hill area
• Maintain optimum inventory of supplies and linen
• Review, requisition, and maintain supplies required to meet anticipated needs, at numerous physical locations
• Regularly distribute supplies resupply process and/or departmental schedules
• Regularly pick up and deliver reusable instruments and supplies based on established schedule
• Maintain adequate and accurate record keeping
• Maintain clean, organized and effective work areas
• Function as a team member of the Materials Management department
• Physically receive and check daily shipments from numerous carriers.
• Examine and unpack incoming shipments, matching against Purchase Orders
• Record, investigate and resolution of shipment errors as needed
• Input, record and process data within our Great Plains and Kwiktag systems
• Other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School, GED, or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in shipping/receiving and working with patient care supplies and equipment preferred, either in a central supply, surgery, or patient care area
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven understanding of the use/purpose of the supplies and equipment is highly desirable
• Experience using Word and Excel software to advanced levels that includes mail merge and database management
• Demonstrated familiarity with warehouse equipment, including hand tucks and pallet jacks
• Ability to drive daily on established routes and follow laws and safe driving procedures and practices

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.   

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.  

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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