Stores Clerk

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario seeks a part-time Stores Clerk to manage stock across hospital areas and place orders with an external warehouse. You will use scanners to monitor stock levels and ensure timely delivery to wards.

Key duties include maintaining inventory accuracy, communicating updates on back orders, and supporting the team with par analyses to optimize storage and minimize waste. Strong organizational and WHMIS-ready skills are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; coursework in Materials Management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years recent Materials Management experience; hospital setting preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to perform quick calculations for receiving documentation; strong WHMIS knowledge.
• Proficient computer literacy and experience with a computerized MM system.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage for shipper/receiver and other Stores Clerks as needed.
• Maintain stock rotation to minimize wastage and ensure product availability.
• Communicate back orders and substitutions to departments for up-to-date information.
• Run par analyses with Resource Nurse to optimize inventory levels.
• Process changes to min/max quantities, locations, and relabel bins as required.
• Keep bins, carts and storage areas clean, organized and sanitized.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spill response and WHMIS tasks.

Skills

Materials Management

Organization

Communication

WHMIS

Computer literacy

Stock control

Education

Grade 12

Community college in Materials Management

Tools

Materials Management system

Job description

Title

Stores Clerk (Job ID: 7606)

Location

Queen's (CA:ON:Kitchener)

Employment Type

Employee

Work Type

Part Time

Posting Period

November 5 2026 - November 12 2026

Post Date

11/05/2026

Close Date

11/12/2026

Position Summary

The Stores Clerk is responsible for the efficient ordering and stocking of items in designated areas throughout the hospital. This will involve counting/scanning assigned areas for stock and placing orders with our external warehouse, using a scanning device based on the minimum and maximum inventory levels, agreed upon with each ward. Items that are not on our Warehouse Top-Up System will be ordered by each ward through our internal requisitioning system and/or Purchase Order and it's the Stores Clerks responsibility to deliver the items when available to the designated wards in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage for the shipper/receiver and other Stores Clerks as required
• Ensure product rotation on items that have expiry dates to minimize wastage
• Assist other team members with duties as required
• Communicate back order, substitutions, etc. to departments as they happen to ensure up to date communication. Periodically Run par Analysis reports to review with the Resource Nurse to ensure we are maximizing our inventory levels and not carrying excess inventory.
• Process approved changes including the movement of stock, changes to min/max quantities, locations, etc. and relabel bins/locations as required.
• Maintain clean, sanitize and organized Cart Bins
• Other duties as assigned
• Other duties include completing returned merchandise as required, responsibility for spill response and
• WHMIS/MSDS manuals

Position Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent; Preference will be given to candidates who have completed community college courses in Materials Management
• Minimum of 3 years recent Materials Management related experience; Hospital Materials Management experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, critical thinking and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to make quick mental calculations to assist in receiving documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong WHMIS understanding
• Strong Computer Literacy
• Experience and demonstrated ability to utilize a computerized Materials Management system
• Operation of fax machine, photocopier, computer and printer is required
• Must have physical fitness suitable to perform the manual tasks and the bending, lifting, standing and walking required in this position. Periodic requirement to handle weights of approximately 15 kg from floor level to carts to shelves
• Must have positive work record; good attendance record is essential
• Must be willing to work shifts and weekends
• Successful applicant must be able to wear safety shoes

Salary

CAD 24.96-25.64

Benefits & Inclusion

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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