• Materials Management Technician

    UPMC (Altoona, PA)


    Materials Management Technician

    1.0 full-time, dayshifts with rotation (40 hours/week)

     

    Union position: AFSCME

     

    Posted: 10/23/2025

     

    Are you organized, dependable, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes in healthcare? UPMC Altoona is hiring a Materials Management Technician to support our hospital operations. This is a day shift position with occasional rotation to other shifts as needed.

    What You'll Bring:

    + At least one year of experience in supply chain operations or related fields such as logistics, warehousing, inventory management, courier services, shipping/receiving, or stocking supplies-especially with automated material systems.

     

    Your Role: You'll help ensure our hospital runs smoothly by managing supplies and linens across departments. Responsibilities include:

    Store Room & Linen Room Operations

    + Inspect and restock supply areas daily

    + Distribute supplies and equipment throughout the hospital

    + Receive, record, and deliver orders accurately and on time

    + Verify linen counts, stage and transport carts, and maintain a clean, organized linen room

    + Ensure compliance with hospital, DOH, and JCAHO standards

    Inventory & Distribution

    + Work collaboratively with other techs to locate, stock, and distribute supplies

    + Perform cycle counts and monitor expiration dates

    + Pull orders and maintain product knowledge

    + Safeguard inventory through proper stocking, issuing, and crediting procedures

    Courier & Mail Services

    + Provide daily pickup and delivery of inbound/outbound mail and interoffice correspondence

    + Deliver processed goods to departments and obtain necessary signatures

    Communication & Documentation

    + Resolve vendor and customer issues professionally

    + Complete forms and records accurately; interpret measurement data

    + Use basic computer programs (Windows, email, inventory systems)

    + Communicate effectively with departments, vendors, and delivery drivers

    Quality & Accuracy

    + Identify and report discrepancies, shortages, or damages

    + Verify supply requisitions for accuracy and completeness

    + Education: High School Graduate

    + Experience Required: One year of supply chain experience with automated material system or equivalent.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Driver's License

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran