How much does a Materials Handler - Hospital make in Des Moines, IA? The average Materials Handler - Hospital salary in Des Moines, IA is $36,709 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $32,876 and $40,761. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Materials Handler - Hospital Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Materials Handler - Hospital Salary $29,386 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Materials Handler - Hospital Salary $32,876 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Materials Handler - Hospital Salary $36,709 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Materials Handler - Hospital Salary $40,761 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Materials Handler - Hospital Salary $44,450 Des Moines,IA February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Supply Chain: A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Customer Service 5.34%
Supply Chain 3.28%
Futures 1.75%
Others 89.63%

Job Description for Materials Handler - Hospital

Materials Handler - Hospital responsibilities include receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment. Maintains established inventory standard levels of supplies. Being a Materials Handler - Hospital ensures correct delivery and shipment of materials. May process order documentation. Additionally, Materials Handler - Hospital requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Materials Handler - Hospital works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Materials Handler - Hospital typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Materials Handler - Hospital

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For Materials Handler - Hospital, the upper level is Materials Handler III and then progresses to Materials Handling Supervisor.

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Materials Handler - Hospital salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Materials Handler - Hospital, the highest Materials Handler - Hospital salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Materials Handler - Hospital salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Materials Handler - Hospital salary is in Miami, FL, where the Materials Handler - Hospital salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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