Full-Time Handler, Materials in Burlington
Job Description
Job Posting #:0000001488
Position Available: Material Handler
Status: Regular Full-Time
Department: Purchasing
Union: CUPE
Shifts: Days
Internal employees must apply by midnight on June 27, 2017.
Purchasing is currently seeking a Full-Time Material Handler to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Selection of stock and delivery of supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.
– Transfer and placing orders for a variety of Medical/Surgical supplies with the use of ‘hand held’ terminals.
– Assist with inventory counts, quarterly audits and checks
– Reconciling and documenting inventory discrepancies as requested by management
– Use of computer system to locate items, inventory, data entry, etc.
– Specific duties will be based on assignment.
– Treating all staff, patients and visitors with courtesy, dignity and respect.
– Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
– 1-2 years of experience in a similar environment.
– Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent required.
– Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required.
– Previous experience in a computerized purchasing/shipping/receiving department
– Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment with competing priorities.
– Demonstrated strong time-management skills including adherence to tight deadlines.
– Basic MediTech and Microsoft Office Suite skills and knowledge a requirement
– Experience with Supply Chain and Logistic principles
– Good understanding of workplace safety rules and regulations
– An understanding of clinical practices and the role consumable supplies play in these practices
– Ability to manage some heavy lifting of boxed product on a daily basis
– Excellent time management skills including adherence to tight deadlines.
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and proceed with the necessary steps. Please note that although we appreciate each and every application, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.