Distribution Warehouse Technician

About the role

The Distribution Technician supports daily operations at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas by receiving, storing, distributing and replenishing medical and non-medical supplies. The role ensures accurate inventory management, timely delivery of products and adherence to safety, quality and regulatory standards, working with clinical and non-clinical teams to keep stock levels appropriate and patient care uninterrupted. The position is full-time and on-site, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Key responsibilities

• Unload FedEx, UPS and common carrier trailers, inspect goods for damage, gather pack lists and generate receiving documents and receipts using PeopleSoft, the Procurement Portal and OnBase.
• Enter purchase orders and memos into the computer, attach barcode labels and resolve unprocessable purchase orders.
• Answer department phone and email to resolve receipt and delivery issues.
• Enter receiving information into PeopleSoft or the SC Logistics delivery system and sort completed work onto skids for delivery.
• Deliver merchandise using a 26ft box truck with liftgate, loading and off-loading with forklifts, order selectors, electric and manual pallet jacks and manual techniques.
• Perform pickups and deliveries across 45 on-campus and 13 off-campus locations, restock general stores and pick customer orders with the right product and quantity.
• Complete cycle counts and inventory adjustments, and replenish supplies using printouts or handheld devices.
• Handle fragile, time-sensitive and confidential clinic materials such as pharmaceuticals, tissue samples and testing kits.
• Prepare, inventory and deliver overnight accommodation items (cots, mattresses, hygiene and linen kits) during inclement weather events.
• Transport hospital beds and biomedical equipment to and from hospitals and clinics, cleaning and sanitizing them before transport.
• Maintain strict chain of custody compliance and keep warehouse areas clean, organized and safe.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience using ERP/WMS platforms on a computer.
• Able to lift and move 75 lbs.
• Driver's license upon hire.
• Forklift certification required within 2 months of start date; on-site training for reach trucks and similar equipment is provided.
• Preferred: experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products, forklift, order selector and pallet jack operation, and driving a 26ft box truck with liftgate.

Required skills

• PeopleSoft and OnBase for receiving documentation.
• ERP/WMS systems.
• Knowledge of desktop terminals, multi-line telephones, copiers and fax machines.
• Good general health and stress coping ability; a physician release is needed if a back injury is found on the physical.

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, with 100% coverage for preventive care.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave benefit.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.