TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (TES) MED CTR STORES WORKER

Position Summary

Temporary Employment Services (TES) is recruiting for Materials Management/Warehouse support roles at UC Davis Health. This position supports the receipt, handling, storage, and distribution of medical supplies critical to patient care. Incumbents will work in a fast-paced hospital warehouse environment ensuring accurate inventory control, safe material handling, and timely delivery of supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

30% - Dock Receiving & Bulk Medical Supply Intake

• Safely unload and receive high-volume medical supply shipments from carriers
• Verify package counts and inspects for visible damage
• Match packing slips and bills of lading to purchase orders
• Report damage, shortages, duplicate shipments, and discrepancies within required timelines
• Apply receiving labels and route shipments to appropriate staging areas

35% - Package Handling, Sorting & Pallet Stacking

• Load, unload, and move materials manually or using equipment
• Sort packages by department, category, or storage location
• Palletize materials following weight and stability guidelines
• Follow FIFO (first-in, first-out) practices to prevent expired product use
• Maintain clean, labeled, and organized staging zones
• Report damaged or mislabeled items to supervisor

35% - Picking, Staging & General Warehouse Organization

• Pick and assemble supplies using lists or verbal instructions
• Support clinical areas including operating rooms, ICUs, and emergency departments
• Stage items and assist with stocking storage locations
• Monitor temperature-controlled storage and report concerns
• Maintain clean, safe aisles and storage areas
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory movement between locations

Apply By Date

(July 5, 2026); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

* Ability to read, write, and perform basic math

* Ability to follow oral and written instructions

* Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods

* One year of warehouse, stores, or related experience (or equivalent education/experience)

* Flexibility to work varying schedules based on operational needs

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in hospital or healthcare supply chain environments

* Knowledge of sterile supply handling and clinical inventory processes

* Experience with cold-chain storage and FIFO inventory rotation

* Forklift certification or experience using material-handling equipment

* Familiarity with inventory systems (e.g., Infor Lawson), barcode scanning, and PAR/LUM replenishment systems

Department Description

Temporary Employment Services provides temporary staffing to UC Davis campus and UC Davis Health in Sacramento. Job Titles vary depending upon the functions of the assignments.

Position Information

* Salary: $25.71/hour

* Payroll Title: (MED CTR STORES WORKER)

* Number of Positions: 5

* Appointment Type: Limited

* Percentage of Time: 100%

* Shift Hours: M-F 7am to 4pm

* Location: UC Davis Health

* Union Representation: SX

* Benefits Eligible: Mid-Level Benefits

* Work Location: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

• Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time per UC Davis Policy

• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

• WorkLife and Wellness program and resources

• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment

* Perform physically demanding tasks including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials up to 50 lbs.

* Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday

* Use hands and arms to handle, grasp, and manipulate packages, tools, and equipment

* Safely operate manual and powered material-handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, carts)

* Maintain stamina and mobility to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse and hospital environment

Work Environment:

* Work is performed primarily in a warehouse and hospital supply environment at UC Davis Health

* Exposure to varying temperatures, including ambient warehouse conditions and temperature-controlled storage areas (e.g., refrigerated zones for medical supplies)

* Frequent interaction with loading docks, delivery vehicles, and high-volume shipment areas

* Environment may include moderate noise levels from equipment and operational activity

* Required to follow strict safety, infection control, and handling protocols for medical and sterile supplies

* Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

* Work schedule may vary, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs

May be required to:

• Work for extended periods of time in environment of wide temperature variation.
• Work flexible/variable schedule (sometimes in excess of scheduled shift) including occasional overtime, evenings/nights, weekends and holidays, usually on short notice to meet operational needs.
• Work with content interruptions, distractions, and noise.
• Participate in preventive medical programs, including immunizations and medical surveillance.
• Appropriately fit and wear personal protective equipment such as TB masks, googles, face shields, gowns, gloves and safety shoes.
• Participate in medical monitoring programs, including film badges, cholinesterase tests, bioassay tests, tuberculosis test, serum tests, etc.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Must be able to move about and work in any area of assignment.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and may be subject to background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screening.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.