Material Handler

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba seeks a Material Handler to manage inventory and supply delivery within a hospital. The candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in logistics is preferred. A Grade 12 education and proficiency in SAP are required. The role demands physical endurance and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds of staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide supply, delivery, and inventory management.
• Pick items from the warehouse and operate a tugger.
• Deliver medical records and linen within the hospital.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Courses in logistics or inventory management

Medical terminology course

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Overview

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

The Material Handler will provide a multifunctional role within Distribution & Logistics performing a variety of duties to ensure the facility 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 demonstrate the ability to work closely and cooperatively with others within the hospital setting. Examples of tasks include picking items from the warehouse, operating a tugger, putting away supplies on the wards, and delivery of non-SCM items such as specimens, medical records, or distribution of linen. A Material Handler should have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and manage time efficiently.

Experience

• Previous experience with warehousing, receiving, stocking and storage, linen, and distribution of supplies, pickup and deliver mail and specimens is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Recognized and in good standing forklift license may be required for some sites.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to learn new computer operation systems (i.e., SAP). Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good command of English (oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills. Customer service courses and/or seminars are preferred.
• Respectful of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of staff, patients and visitors.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands while providing efficient service delivery.
• Conscientious, organized and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in math with the ability to perform simple mental calculations.
• Provides regular updates and communication with other staff members within and outside of the department.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to tolerate constant standing, walking, bending, and heavy lifting which includes repetitive lifting and pushing or pulling.
• Exposure to soiled, sharp or contaminated supplies or specimens, as well as infectious patients.
• Exposure to temperature variations.

Additional Information

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.

How to Apply

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