Distribution Aide - Stores

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking candidates for a position requiring experience in the distribution of medical/surgical items within a healthcare environment. This role involves maintaining a computerized distribution center, physical activity including lifting, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Successful candidates must possess Grade 12 education and participate in ongoing professional education. Applications from Indigenous peoples are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in distribution of medical/surgical items in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of English consistent with job demands.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining computerized warehouse/distribution centre.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 kg regularly.
• Participating in ongoing education for professional growth.

Skills

Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team

Good communication skills

Ongoing education participation

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Position Overview

Experience

• Familiar with the use of ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and databases, procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and method preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in distribution of medical/surgical items in a health care environment.
• Experience in maintaining computerized warehouse/distribution centre preferably in a health care environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12.
• Knowledge of the English language consistent with the demands of the position.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Medical Terminology preferred.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word) and able to prove same.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and participates in professional activities for personal and professional growth.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly life and/or move objects up to 20 kg utilizing knowledge and applicable body mechanics.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.