Supply Chain Technician
Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you found an error in inventory records. How did you fix it?
What they are checking: Whether they care about accurate data in the MMIS system and follow through on errors.
This is a second shift job. Tell me about a time you worked independently without a supervisor nearby.
What they are checking: Whether they can stay productive and make good decisions without direct oversight.
What would you do
A delivery arrives and doesn't match the packing slip. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they check deliveries carefully and report problems instead of signing off without counting.
A nurse calls saying they're out of a critical item on their unit. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they act quickly and find the item, understanding that supplies affect patient care.
You have several deliveries and a stocking job due at the same time. How do you prioritize?
What they are checking: Whether they put urgent patient care needs first and communicate delays.
About the work
Explain the difference between FIFO and FEFO, and when you'd use each.
What they are checking: Whether they understand stock rotation, which prevents expired supplies from reaching patients.
How do you know when a unit's supply PAR level needs to be changed?
What they are checking: Whether they watch usage patterns and suggest changes to prevent shortages and waste.
Do you have experience with floor jacks or forklifts? How do you work safely with them?
What they are checking: Whether they follow safety rules with equipment, since injuries are a real risk on the dock.
How do you track rental equipment so it gets returned on time?
What they are checking: Whether they keep organized records to avoid extra costs to the hospital.
How do you handle dirty equipment from patient rooms safely?
What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control steps when collecting and cleaning equipment.
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