Lead Materials Technician, General Services Operations

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimum supervision to provide skills required to operate central or departmental receiving and/or store unit in a warehouse environment.

This is a day shift position Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  5 years of experience working on computers using ERP/WMS platforms (i.e., PeopleSoft and SC Logistics). and
  Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel products. and
  Must be able to lift/move 75 lbs.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE State of Texas motor vehicle operator's license Upon Hire and
  A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain license within a specified time may be required if operating certain vehicles Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience in use of Forklift, Electric Pallet Jacks and Manual Pallet Jacks

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of a group of 5 or more employees.
• Makes daily employee assignments, helps to maintain workflow, and coordinates all activities for assigned area.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all receiving/shipping processes.
• Perform maintenance duties and provided training for all power equipment.
• Partner with Supervisor to lead daily communication meeting.
• Coordinates and helps to unload FedEx, UPS, and Common Carrier trailers, inspects merchandise for damage, gathers pack lists and pertinent information to accurately determine recipient; generates receiving documents and receipts.
• Checks incoming shipments against bills of lading and purchase orders and prepares accurate receiving reports, noting shortages, overages, and damaged items.
• Coordinates the receipt and delivery of General Stores shipments.
• Restocks General Stores with product in correct bin locations and picks customer orders with correct product and correct quantity.
• Utilizes computer printout sheet and/or handheld device to determine, document and replenished supply quantities. Completes cycle counting and inventory adjustments.
• Leads implementation of continuous improvement projects for assigned area.
• Documents all process errors found in assigned work area and communicates an improvement to eliminate future errors to team members.
• Loads, unloads and delivers merchandise by variety of means including forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual loading techniques.
• Provides assistance to department personnel in preparing and arranging for outgoing shipments.
• Drives university vehicles to various campus and off-campus locations to offload and deliver merchandise.
• Ensures that storage areas and stock rooms are maintained in clean and tidy condition.
• Restocks General Stores with product in correct bin locations and picks customer orders with correct product and correct quantity.
• May train or orient new employees assigned to unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!