Material Distribution Tech I

Schedule :

Monday - Friday (40 hrs / wk)

7 : 30 AM - 4 : 00 PM

Department : Material Distribution - 136

Primary Purpose :

The Material Distribution Technician I is responsible to learn the ARUP processes and procedures for accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of products to assure timely and quality receipt and distribution of company material and inventory.

About ARUP :

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development.

Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life.

We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.

Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions :

Uses company vehicles on company business.

Quality checks inbound shipments to insure accuracy of the labeling processes and stocking procedures.

Perform receiving functions, including labeling reagents and kits with lot numbers and expiration dates and other sensitiveinformation.

Maintain quarantine areas to insure that reagents placed for validation are kept isolated and stable until validation is complete.

Quality checks outbound orders for accuracy.

Perform accurate data interpretation and input.

Pick and pack product.

Process packages for shipping and returns.

Process returns.

Conduct cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory.

Replenish stock from back up locations.

Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Mentor junior staff on procedures

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements :

Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility : The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate : Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE : Biohazard laboratory environment that requires the use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures : To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Fine Motor Control : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Vision : Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.

Color Vision : Perception of and ability to distinguish colors

Age : Must be 21 years old.

Valid Utah Driver’s License : 1)No moving violations within the previous two years 2) No alcohol / drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division

Department of Transportation Medical Card : Ability to pass test and obtain card.