Material Handler

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manitoba seeks a dedicated individual for a position in Dispatch at Seven Oaks General Hospital. The role involves warehousing and customer service, requiring strong communication skills and a Grade 12 education. The successful candidate will excel in a team environment, providing excellent service while managing supplies and stock. If you're passionate about contributing to patient care and service delivery, apply now to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with additional courses in logistics or inventory management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehousing and distribution of supplies including mail and specimens.
• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology and customer service tasks.
• Physical ability to handle heavy lifting and maintain supply management.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Courses in logistics or inventory management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Seven Oaks General Hospital

Department / Unit: Dispatch - SOGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/01/2025 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

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

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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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 selectthe "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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.