Material Handler

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Material Handler to support Distribution & Logistics in a SAP environment. The role involves picking items, delivering to wards, operating a tugger, and putting away supplies in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has warehousing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an in-person daytime shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing, receiving, stocking and distribution.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Grade 12 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Pick items from warehouse and assist with deliveries.
• Operate a tugger and put away supplies on wards.
• Deliver non-SCM items such as specimens or linen.
• Maintain inventory data in SAP and report stock levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written English

MS Office

SAP knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Logistics or inventory courses

Medical terminology course

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Department / Unit: Warehouse - Material Management

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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 roll 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 demonstrates the ability to work closely and cooperatively with others within the hospital setting. Examples of tasks range from picking items out of 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 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Additional courses in logistics or inventory management 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, etc.). Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good command of English (oral and written skills).
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills. A customer service courses and/or seminar 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.
• Provides regular updates and communication with other staff members within and outside of the department.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required as well as 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.
• May also be exposed to soiled, sharp or contaminated supplies or specimens, as well as infectious patients.
• Exposure to temperature variations.

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. Accommodationsare 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.