Inventory Technician - Materials Handling/Warehouse - Pharmacy Distibution Center

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Inventory Technicianreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics  and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Inventory Technician is responsible for operating material handling equipment, checking and providing documentation, and conducting systems transactions for accurate receiving, processing and shipping, including unloading, scanning, moving, locating, relocating, picking, staging, loading, stacking, and ordering products in the Grayslake Procurement Operations Center. These activities should meet or exceed the requirements of the organization and be accomplished at the most favorable cost and efficiency within a challenging and fast-paced environment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads vehicles manually and with power equipment, safely and effectively conveying to and from warehouse locations.
• Verifies, completes, and submits shipment documents against system records; checks for and reports discrepancies and damage.
• Conveys products to/from appropriate racks, shelves or other locations, utilizing warehouse management system for receipt, putaway, transfer, pick, pack, and labelling.
• Accurately counts and maintains inventory levels, working to report and resolve discrepancies using tools including PeopleSoft ERP and Tecsys Inventory management systems.
• Utilizes system information to assist with inventory counts and levels; proposes revisions to min/max, and proposes orders to replenish warehouse levels.
• Explains services, recommends alternatives, refers issues to appropriate resource as necessary.
• Works with management to develop and document standard work methodologies.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; demonstrates ownership over assigned route.
• Maintains the ability to respond quickly under pressure when problems arise.
• Resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Monitors daily activity to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Works to meet and exceed established performance indicators.
• May act as a resource and point of contact in the absence of the Manager of Procurement Operations.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• LIC PHARMT: Illinois licensure as a Pharmacy Technician
• One year experience of proper lifting techniques and safe use of materials handling equipment, both manual and powered is required, along with operating warehouse software.
• Experience using: high bay fork lift (reach truck), high bay order picker, electric and manual pallet jacks (evidence of previous certification will be required during the recruitment process).
• Computer literate – Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• English fluency.
• Physical Demands Requirement:  
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 65 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to stand up majority of the workday
  • Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
  • Will be exposed to chemical hazards; therefore, must have the ability to wear protective clothing as needed
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Preferred:

• Associates degree in related field.
• 1 year experience in a micro fulfillment or mail order pharmacy
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Process Improvement skills and analytical ability.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.