Stores I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking a Stores I staff member to manage hospital supplies and food orders. Responsibilities include picking, packaging, and shipping orders, along with tracking inventory. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 education and the physical ability to handle heavy items. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred. This casual position offers a salary range of $22.41 to $25.05 per hour, with shifts varying in length and cycles.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of pushing and pulling carts exceeding 275 Kgs.
• Must stand or walk for extended periods.
• Must reach, lift, and carry items up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Perform picking, packaging, shipping, and receiving of orders.
• Process incoming requisitions and distribute supplies.
• Track and report on inventory to prevent overstocking.

Skills

Pushing and pulling heavy carts

Customer service

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Material handling equipment

Job description

Overview

As a Stores I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with the picking, packaging, shipping and receiving of orders for hospital supplies, equipment and/or food in accordance with AHS guidelines and standards. You will process incoming requisitions and distribute supplies, complete cart audits for quality assurance and communicate frequently with stakeholders to ensure appropriate and correct quantity of supplies are available. In addition, you will track and report on inventory to ensure over stocking does not occur.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Stores I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contract Procurement & Supply Management Site Services
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 24-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $22.41
• Maximum Salary: $25.05
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Must be capable of pushing and pulling heavy wheeled carts up to and occasionally exceeding 275 Kgs. Must be capable of walking and or standing for long periods of time. Must regularly use hand and arms to reach, lift, and carry heavy items up to 25 kg.

Additional Required Qualifications

Must be competent in a computerized windows environment, and in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Must be capable of understanding and accurately following complex and detailed instructions. Must be capable of performing basic mathematical functions; possess high standards of accuracy; be detail orientated requiring minimal supervision; reliable; possess strong interpersonal/customer service skills, working safely.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle considered an asset. Experience and comfort with material handling equipment. Ability to read, write and comprehend English fluently. Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, end users and vendors. Strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain a positive attitude in a high stress environment, with time sensitive deliveries and changing priorities.