Job Description

Requisition ID: 341981

Position Number: 20057414

Posting End Date: August 4, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Supply & Distribution Centre

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE-FS-SHEOMay

Anticipated Start Date: 08/04/2023

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.090, $20.694, $21.314, $21.952, $22.612, $23.291

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Classification Under Review

The Material Handler will provide a multifunctional roll within Supply and Distribution performing a variety of duties to ensure the hospital acquires and maintains the required supply, delivery and inventory management within a computerized environment (i.e. SAP). The incumbent must be an effective communicator (verbal and written), provide excellent customer service, and demonstrates the ability to work closely and cooperatively with others within the hospital setting. From picking items out of the warehouse, to be able to operate a tugger, putting away supplies on the wards, delivery of specimens, medical records or distribution of linen. This person has excellent problem solving and interpersonal skill, able to work independently with minimal supervision and manages their time efficiently.

Experience

• Previous experience with warehousing, receiving, stocking and storage, linen, and distribution of supplies, pickup and deliver mail and specimens is desirable;
• Provides regular updates and communication with other staff members within and outside of the department including but not limited to Regional Laundry personnel.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Additional courses in logistics or inventory management an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Medical terminology course.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognized and in good standing forklift license required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to learn new computer operation systems (i.e. SAP, etc.). Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good command of English (oral and written skills)

Problem-solving skills required as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. * Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills. A customer service courses and/or seminars preferred.

• Respectful of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of staff, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with competing demands while providing efficient service delivery.
• Conscientious, organized and excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in math with the acquired skill to perform simple mental math equations required.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to tolerate constant standing, walking, bending, and heavy lifting which includes repetitive lifting and pushing or pulling.
• May also be exposed to soiled, sharp or contaminated supplies or specimens, as well as infectious patients.
• Exposure to temperature variations (i.e. Servicing Sherbrook Dialysis).

Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority