Job Description

Requisition ID: 352163

Position Number: 21004496

Posting End Date: January 21, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Seven Oaks General Hospital

Department / Unit: Material Services

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/22/2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $21.004, $21.633, $22.281, $22.950, $23.639, $24.349

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

Reporting to the site SCM lead, the incumbent is responsible for the shipping of all outgoing material including: the packaging of supplies for shipment, the stencilling or labelling of shipping instructions on shipping containers and the selection and/or notification of pick-up by transport companies.

Provides direction, training and guidance as required.

Experience

• One-year previous inventory control experience.
• Previous experience in checking purchase orders for receipt of correct goods and quantities required.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, warehousing, finance and distribution as pertaining to Receiving would be an asset.
• Previous experience operating power vehicles (e.g. High Stacker Forklift Truck and Power Jack) required.
• As a Receiver of site inventory, it is critical that the individual bring with them the qualities of honesty and integrity.
• Knowledge of the HSC complex would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Inventory management and basic computer skills required.
• Must complete and pass annual WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of regulations under WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Good Act (TDG) required.
• Ongoing participation in relevant seminars and on the job training on the Inventory Management Software program.
• Customer service courses/seminars preferred. Basic inventory management skills required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognized and in good standing forklift license and/or Low Lift Pallet Mover certificate from a recognized Training Facility required for some sites.
• Will be required to complete an in-house certification on WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).

Qualifications and Skills

• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Effective mathematical skills and customer service skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Accurate filing and record keeping skills essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful working conditions and to prioritize working responsibilities effectively in a time efficient manner.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires considerable bending, stretching, walking, pushing and lifting. Repetitive lifting of boxes from floor to shelving (55 lbs.).
• Requires pushing or pulling palettes that may weigh up to 2,100 pounds across hard surface flooring.
• Required to handle hazardous/ dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS and TDG regulations.
• Exposure to extreme temperature variations.

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