Materials Dispatcher Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Materials Dispatcher

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

20.80 - 31.20 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This position is for our Central Service department. Every other weekend 11-1930 during the week 630-1500 on weekends. Every other weekend and alternating holidays. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Responsibility:

Acts as a resource to department, facilities, and other entities as follows: dispatches customer requests for supplies/equipment
distributes supplies/equipment in response to issue requisitions, customer requests, defined replenishment schedules and purchase orders
Follows up with requests to ensure completion
Ensures availability of supplies/equipment and timely delivery of requests
Receives, stocks, and stores incoming supplies and equipment
Warehouses and maintains inventory levels
Performs issues/credits for supplies/equipment as necessary
Ensures proper billing by accurately recording all forms for proper invoicing and charging
Data enters charges for related supplies/equipment
Prepares, distributes and transports supplies/equipment for safe and appropriate distribution to facilities, departments, or other entities as required
Ensures patient care equipment is properly cleaned, stored and distributed in order to reduce the risk of cross contamination
Maintains security, orderliness, and cleanliness in all working areas while providing for the continual checking, rotation and removal of outdated and/or damaged supplies/equipment
Ensures efficient and accurate record-keeping systems to ensure productivity and to verify receipt, storage and distribution of supplies/equipment
Receives and records orders for departments requesting supplies/equipment by using computer order entry, telephone, and in-person requests
May replenish and maintain specialty carts, trays and kits (Code Carts, Isolation Carts, Lime Trays, etc.) checking for outdated supplies as necessary
Ensures proper preparation, packaging, initiation of return, and any required follow-up to returned material to vendors as instructed by appropriate documentation

Requirements:

High School Graduate
Typically requires 2 years of experience in receiving, stocking, and distributing supplies/equipment
Must have the ability to react to fast-paced, stressful situations in a calm, professional and efficient manner
Ability to prioritize and work independently with good organizational and time management skills
Must have good communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar products
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, have ability to lift, bend, squat, and twist the majority of the workday and crawl, kneel, and climb throughout
Must be able to: lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to: push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job including but not limited to data entry into Material Management Computer System, data entry into hand-held computers, operation of material handling machinery (i.e., Reach trucks, order pickers, pallet movers)

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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