Property Specialist 2 – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, OR

Department Overview:

The overall purpose of this position is to provide customers with the goods and services needed to perform the functions of their jobs and support the OHSU mission of healing, teaching and discovery. Staff in this position frequently communicate with customers to identify and resolve problems. The primary duties are focused on warehousing, medical supply delivery, restocking/maintaining POU machines, and linen distribution/collection. This position may serve as the back up lead worker. This position is the second level of three within this job classification and reports to Logistics Managers.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Performs receiving, stocking, data entry, picking, delivery, and functions as necessary to ensure required daily tasks are completed on time, and sufficiently, to meet the customer’s needs for medical supplies and linen. Performs requirements of, and maintains compliance with, organizational guidelines and policies.
• Stocks and empties ScrubAvail dispensers, and empties chute rooms as necessary to ensure an accurate and adequate supply of scrubs and linen are available to meet customer needs.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions of the Pyxis/ParEx supply machines/areas as necessary to ensure accurate restocking and patient charging.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment; Shelves: ensures shelves are properly erected, clean, neat, properly stocked and marked with product information. Housekeeping: ensures the warehouse is clean, packaging removed, and non-stock products are neatly arranged. Facilities: ensures facility deficiencies are reported. Equipment: provides proper care and regular services to equipment, logs and reports deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of, adheres to, and knows the locations for, departmental policy, procedure, safety, and MSDS manuals.
• When tasked, drives organizational vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, assists Logistics Fleet and Warehouse supervisors with the maintenance and refueling, maintains drivers log and fills out vehicle inspection report as necessary. Have and maintain a valid drivers license. Maintain special equipment as assigned i.e. tire chains, inclement weather accessories, tire jacks etc. Performs emergency roadside service to vehicle such as changing flat tire.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and write English and have basic mathematical skills.
• Experience performing stores and inventory work; AND Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines and policies.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation .

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of warehouse experience and two years of customer service experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hospital materials management distribution systems. Medical supply familiarity, knowledge of OHSU systems, and medical terminology is preferred.
• Understanding how to set min/max’s; experience using handheld counting devices; forklift training preferred.

Additional Details:

Employee may be exposed to soiled linen while performing duties. The picking & stocking of hazardous items such as fluids including Cidex, etc. may be handled by employee. Appropriate safety precautions are taken before handling any hazardous/dirty items. In this position, you may be required to work in locations exposed and/or affected by: weather elements including rain, hail, snow, heat, humidity and wind; fluctuating noise levels; dust; vibrations and on occasion wet/slippery areas.

Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. unassisted frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Ability to push and pull up to 1200 lbs. repetitively. Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, rotate and stretch frequently while handling product up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to traverse flat, uneven and/or steep terrain and slopes, frequently while manually controlling large and heavy loads in motion. Driving of OHSU owned/leased vehicles.

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].