Warehouse Specialist - Materials Management - FT - 1st Shift - Huntsville Hospital Health System

A Warehouse Specialist is and entry level position responsible for performing a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of products under direct supervision of team leads and supervisors.  This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. or any other warehouse related assignments.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

High School Diploma/certificate of completion or GED required.  Some college preferred.

Experience

Previous experience in supply chain operations preferred.  Health care experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and the ability to use effective interpersonal and teamwork skills when working with a variety if people and situations. Must be able to prioritize assignments independently and participate in everyday problem solving. Must have quality orientation and be attentive to detail.

• Material handling equipment experience preferred
• Good written communication skills
• 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.