Job Title: Materials AssociateJob DescriptionThe Materials Associate supports hospital operations by receiving freight, maintaining accurate inventory, fulfilling orders, and delivering supplies to designated areas within the hospital. This role ensures that medical staff have timely access to the materials they need by accurately scanning, stocking, picking, and transporting supplies using handheld devices and carts.
Responsibilities
- Receive freight in the stockroom and verify incoming shipments, including cartons of liquid and medical trays.
- Scan all incoming inventory into the hospitals system using handheld devices to ensure accurate tracking.
- Stock hospital supplies in the stockroom in an organized and accurate manner.
- Review and process orders from hospital wings, floors, and divisions using handheld scanners.
- Pick items from stock using carts, place items into totes, and deliver them to the correct hospital areas.
- Label and track inventory accurately to maintain proper stock levels and traceability.
- Use an ERP system and computer applications to record, track, and manage inventory transactions.
- Handle physical tasks such as lifting cartons of liquid (approximately 2040 lbs) and medical trays (approximately 510 lbs).
- Follow hospital procedures for working in a sterile or clinical environment, as applicable.
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with patients, doctors, nurses, and stockroom employees during deliveries and daily activities.
- Participate in training and shadowing with another Materials Associate to learn workflows, routes, and hospital protocols.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in the stockroom and during deliveries throughout the hospital.
Essential Skills
- Experience with stock handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
- Ability to use handheld scanners for picking, tracking, and labeling inventory.
- Basic computer skills to operate inventory and ERP systems.
- Capability to perform physical work, including lifting cartons of liquid weighing approximately 2040 lbs and medical trays weighing approximately 510 lbs.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate scanning, stocking, and order picking.
- Ability to work effectively in a hospital environment and follow established procedures.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and maintain accurate stock levels.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a hospital or sterile environment is a strong plus.
- Prior experience in materials, warehouse, or similar roles is highly beneficial.
- Comfort interacting with patients, doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.
- Willingness to learn hospital-specific inventory systems and processes.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with frequent deliveries and order requests.
Why Work Here?This is a contract role of approximately 68 months, with a strong track record of previous placements converting to direct employment. Once hired directly, employees gain access to excellent health benefits. You will have the opportunity to build valuable experience in a hospital environment, receive structured training, and work as part of a supportive team dedicated to ensuring smooth hospital operations. Work EnvironmentThis role is based inside a hospital in North Portland, with all work occurring on campus and no off-site deliveries. You will work primarily in the stockroom and throughout hospital wings and floors while delivering supplies. The environment includes interaction with patients, doctors, nurses, and stockroom employees. You will use handheld scanners, carts, totes, computers, and an ERP system as part of daily tasks. The position can be physically demanding due to regular lifting and movement of supplies. Scrubs are provided by the hospital and are mandatory attire while on duty. New team members receive training and shadow an experienced Materials Associate to become familiar with routes, procedures, and hospital protocols. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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