Materials Assistant - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Materials Assistant - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: UPMC are hiring a Materials Assistant to join our Whitfield Hospital team on a Permanent Contract. 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. Qualifications&Experience: 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. Experience of working within a Hospital warehouse department is desirable Full Clean driving license is an essential requirement for this role Salary:€31,282.05- €38,939.49 per annum based on a 40 hour week This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business. EqualOpportunity Statementand Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues. Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments. Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learningand/or advancement. AboutUPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports MedicineClinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.TPBN1_IJ