Supply Attendant

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a qualified materials management professional. The role demands maintaining stock across departments, managing inventory and ensuring supply distributions efficiently. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and excellent organizational skills. We foster a diverse environment, enhancing connections with the community we serve.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with medical/surgical supplies and inventory systems.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Practical experience in materials management operations essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate stock on all Units and Departments.
• Survey inventory items and distribute supplies appropriately.
• Responsible for order verifications and initiating variance processes.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

Symbol Hand-held Trakker

Materials Management System

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Grade 12 Diploma
- Minimum5 years related experience with knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, inventory systems, hospital geography and proven customer service orientation
- Excellent time management skills required
- Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently with excellent communication skills
- Must have a basic to intermediate level of mathematical skill relevant to the position
- Must be completely capable of meeting the physical requirements of the job in a multi-temperature environment
- Practical experience in materials management operations is essential
- Good organizational, interpersonal, communications and service oriented skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills partnered with attention to detail with the ability to work effectively with little supervision
- Must possess a competency/knowledge of order/entry and materials management systems
- Must be willing to upgrade skills as departmental needs dictate
- An excellent work performance and attendance is required
- Operation of Symbol Hand-held Trakker and Materials Management System
- Basic key boarding and data entry skills
- Good attendance and work record is essential

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Performs the following duties in accordance with Materials Management policies, procedures and operations:
- Responsible for maintaining adequate stock on all Units and Departments
- Surveys inventory items for all areas of the facility and distributes the supplies appropriately
- Acts as a liaison person between Materials Management and the user areas
- Replenishes stock as required
- Responds to end-user requests in a professional manner
- Responsible for trakker operations such as uploads, downloads and battery maintenance
- Responsible for order verifications and initiates order variance processes
- Responsible for all shipping and receiving functions
- All other duties as assigned

NOTE: Math, process comprehension and communication skills will be tested as part of the applicant screening process.

WAGE RATE
Hourly: $28.19......$29.40 .......$30.61
(plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.