Storekeeper - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Selkirk; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Selkirk is seeking a storekeeper. The role involves managing the acquisition and distribution of various materials in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate inventory management and maintain a collaborative work environment. Responsibilities include operating a computerized inventory system and adhering to procurement guidelines. Applicants should have a high school education and possess strong organizational skills. Physical capability for medium to heavy lifting is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a computerized Inventory Management System.
• Ability to follow procurement and financial purchasing guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely acquisition, warehousing, and issuing of materials.
• Assist the Team Leader in inventory and accounting records.
• Prioritize work to meet operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good organization skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SAP – Warehouse Module

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.

SMHC is a 252-bed facility that provides specialized inpatient mental health and acquired brain injury treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba and Nunavut whose challenging needs cannot be met elsewhere in the provincial health care system. SMHC has five specialized patient programs: Acute, Geriatric, Rehabilitation, Forensic and Acquired Brain Injury that are delivered on a campus-like setting with several buildings located throughout the property, as well as three offsite community group homes located in Selkirk.

There are over 2000 products in the warehouse operations at SMHC. The storekeeper unpacks, moves and pulls goods from shelves. Physical strength, mobility and stamina are required working in the warehouse. Attention to detail and good organization skills are required in keeping the warehouse clean and in accurately storing, pulling and recording inventory coming in or going out. Team work and good communication skills are required to effectively interact with coworkers and managers and to collaborate on various responsibilities. The ability to operate a pallet jack and other equipment used in the warehouse is required.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective acquisition, warehousing and issuing of various materials to the areas including food and kitchen supplies, patient care and office supplies, safety products, service and janitorial supplies, medical and non-medical equipment items. This position also assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day computerized storekeeping, stock, inventory, accounting records and security of the Warehouse located at Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC).

The incumbent is required to understand policies, procedures, priorities and deadlines that influence the operation of Materials Management and to prioritize their own work to meet those priorities such as the General Manual of Administration, General Policy Manual, Support Services Manual and Procurement Services Manual.

Experience

• Experience working in a computerized Inventory Management System and the day to day functioning of a store operation including requisition, purchasing, receiving, storing, shipping and distribution goods.
• Experience in SAP – Warehouse Module is an asset.

Education

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to follow procurement and financial purchasing guidelines, within approved spending authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to work in collaboration with various stakeholders and maintain positive relationships.
• Good written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work under pressure with deadlines.
• Experience with WHMIS and Workplace Health and Safety practices and policies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving medium to heavy loads associated with storekeeping (10 kg – 25 kg or 25 lbs – 60 lbs).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

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 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.