Materials Handler

Nuvance Health

Poughkeepsie, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Delivery Driving, Distribution Services, Documentation, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Cycle Counts, News Reporting, News and Media, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Patient Care, Philosophy, Physical Inventory, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Stock Rotation, Supply Chain Management, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
LOCATION
Poughkeepsie, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Materials Handler in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

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Materials Handler

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Salary Range: 23.00 - 23.00

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40

FTE: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30-3:00; rotating weekends

Date Posted: Apr 22, 2026

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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

  • U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
  • Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone's well-being is truly heartfelt.

SUMMARY:

Request products as determined, weekly cycle counts; follow up on order status with Purchasing to ensure stock availability. Will also handle ordering and replenishing products on the patient care units along with the other departments we supply with products. Department's main focus is the distribution of supplies and equipment to all areas of the facilities to support patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Staff will have to project usage of products and order par cart levels daily in all service areas
  • Notify management of all overstock/picking errors to be returned to the Distribution Center
  • Maintain effective communication with customers, co-workers, and other team members
  • Provide accurate documentation of all department transactions
  • Completes all scheduled and unscheduled assignments in a timely manner
  • Deliver items/requisitions to appropriate area after receipt
  • Answer phone/vocera in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Take down all information for a General Stock Request and delivers supplies to appropriate personnel/unit
  • Report any item shortage to appropriate personal
  • Receive all items using the proper equipment and receiving procedures
  • Deliver all possible Fed Ex, UPS, Air Borne and any other requested items by the end of the business day
  • Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the Materials Handling Departments areas of responsibly
  • Complies with all JACHO regulations as outline for Inventory storage: All supplies 18" ceiling clearance from sprinkler heads; No supplies/bins left on floors; No cardboard in clean areas; Rotate stock and check for expiring products
  • Perform physical inventory counts during semi-annual inventory

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Requires 2 years' experience in healthcare or 2 years' experience in warehousing, supply chain management, or purchasing. Prior computer experience.

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1083

Department: Materials Dist Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $23.00/hour

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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