Job Description

Department Overview

The Property Specialist, Senior coordinates the purchasing and daily stores operations of a storeroom/warehouse and maintains property records and inventories for the storeroom/warehouse. This is the second of a 2 series. It is distinguished from the lower level by the level of responsibility and accountability for storeroom/warehouse daily operations and inventory control functions.

Function/Duties of Position

Stores

• Assigns work to employees or students, such as pulling supplies off shelves to fill stores requests, loading boxes or trucks, and cleaning storage areas.
• Checks assure the supply of forms, supplies, equipment, and property is adequate.
• Reorders when supplies become low or assigns the task to another employee to reorder specific items; determines space requirements for storage of incoming shipmen of supplies and equipment.
• Writes procedures for storage and shipping of stores; ensures security of all stores items through locks, observation, and effective record keeping procedures.
• Receives incoming freight and deliveries; counts items against the invoice and checks to see that all items are in good condition.
• Sells, trades, or barters agency surplus items following OHSU procedures and guidelines and maintains precise records of transactions.
• Disposes of worn out or non-repairable property and warehouses surplus property following OHSU's procedures and guidelines.
• Assembles new furniture and equipment and performs minor repairs on existing furniture and equipment.
• Wraps, labels, weighs, and records supplies for shipment and prepares bill of lading.
• Drives vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, furniture, mail.
• Answers questions from staff regarding stock availability and purchasing procedures.

Purchasing

• Purchases supplies and equipment or authorizes purchases of supplies and equipment up to authorized limit.
• Obtains authorized signatures on purchases above authorized limit.
• Updates cost and price information on supplies.
• Accepts bids from vendors on items, usually by telephone, following OHSU purchasing rules and procedures.
• Meets with vendors regarding procurement (e.g., product lines, availability of items, and price agreements).
• Talks to vendors about errors in billing.
• Tracks down missing shipments by contacting vendors and freight and transport companies.

Inventory

• Marks equipment and property with identification labels for inventory tracking.
• Verifies existence and location of equipment and property by matching inventory identification numbers marked on items against inventory record; researches location of missing items by telephone contact with responsible staff or by physical search.

Other duties as assigned, including driving to transport materials between the warehouse and OHSU campus.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing stores and inventory work; AND

• Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods.

• Knowledge of spoken and written English at the high school graduate level.

• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management.

• Must be able to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines and policies.

• Driver’s license and driving record that meets OHSU’s driving requirements.

• Hazmat certification within 3 months of hire through OHSU.

• Forklift training for Warehouse staff within 3 months of hire through OHSU.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and write English and have basic mathematical skills.

• 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

The employee might encounter soiled linen during job tasks. Employees may handle the handling, picking, and stocking of hazardous items such as fluids, including Cidex. Hazardous material handling training will be provided to ensure that employees are well-equipped to handle such materials safely.

It is essential to observe proper safety precautions before dealing with any hazardous or soiled materials. In this role, employees may work in environments exposed to various weather elements, such as rain, hail, snow, heat, humidity, and wind. Additionally, there may be fluctuating noise levels, dust, vibrations, and occasional wet or slippery areas.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation - up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
• Sick Leave - up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu