Medical Supplies Sorting Associate

Summary

Make a real impact every day! Join MATTER , a nonprofit social enterprise that turns donated medical supplies into resources for communities worldwide. In this hands-on role, you will help prepare lifesaving materials for shipment across the globe and for resale to fund operations. No medical background required - we will train you! If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on, repetitive tasks, this role is a great fit. In our warehouse, your hard work directly supports lifesaving projects around the world. At MATTER, you will join a supportive team that values innovation, care, and enthusiasm - while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Main Responsibilities: Sort, identify, and classify donated medical supplies by product type, intended use, condition, packaging integrity, expiration information, and MATTER sorting criteria Apply detailed sorting standards to determine whether items are appropriate for global projects, resale, inventory, or other disposition Accurately distinguish between similar medical products and organize supplies into established categories and subcategories for inventory and project use Pick and verify items for projects, customer orders, and shipments, confirming the correct product, quantity, condition, and packaging before items are packed Assist with maintaining organized medical supply inventory, locating specific products for upcoming projects/shipments, and identifying items that are misplaced, misclassified, damaged, or unsuitable Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or other transport vehicles as needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sorting area and contribute ideas to improving sorting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency Complete all required trainings as assigned Follow established procedures and policies, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook, and perform other duties as assigned Qualification Requirements: Positive attitude and enthusiasm for MATTER and its mission Ability to learn and consistently apply detailed medical-supply identification, classification, and sorting standards; no medical background is required - training is provided Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to read product labels, identify key product differences, check expiration information, and evaluate packaging condition Strong organizational skills and the ability to classify a high volume of varied medical supplies accurately and efficiently Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize when an item is unusual, questionable, or outside established criteria and should be escalated Ability to work independently with little supervision while consistently following established sorting procedures and quality standards Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, in order to follow sorting criteria, product information, safety…

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