Inventory Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
TEKsystems is hiring for a client in the Des Moines metro to provide inventory support. This role is a 2nd shift position (2:30pm - 11:00pm) after first week of training and require 1 weekend per month.
Description
Will work off of individual cases where they are tasked with puling specific supplies from supply cases for surgeries that are taking place the next day. They will be pulling surgery materials; anything used in surgery besides medication.Must answer phones on the floor (50-200 a day) - doctors/nurses will call down when they need additional materials. Many calls come in with urgency - must be comfortable working with nurses/doctors in trauma settings.Must have basic computer skills. Will be navigating their inventory system and inputting product codes and numbers. Will also be performing data entry on a daily basis.Each shift is tasked to pull anywhere from 40-60 cases per day (for the team). Each candidate must work at their own pace - slow and steady as accuracy is key! Will also assist with putting unused materials away and delivering materials to specific OR rooms. Can take the elevator or stairs and will carry specific items or deliver carts to the specific rooms for surgery. Carts range from 4ft to 6ft tall - can push or pull them. Will interact with nurses/doctors in neuro, cardio, ortho, or general surgery OR rooms - soft skills and professionalism is crucial in this role! Must be easy to get along with, professional, and pleasant. Will be working in hectic situations at times with nurses - must identify panic in the clinical teams voice and respond accordingly.There will be over 3,000 products that this team is organizing. Main products include: IVs, syringes, and general medical equipment. This team will not be working with medical drugs at all.Must be able to lift up to 20lbs on their own. This team will be working in the OR/SPD Departments.
Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, every third weekend
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma
Ability to read, write, and speak strong English
Must have the ability to be on their feet all day and can provide comfortable shoes
Must be comfortable answering phones
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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