Material Handler – Warehouse #476-24

DEPARTMENT: WAREHOUSE 
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND 
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME 
WAGE RATE: $24.909 – $25.530

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, the Material Handler’s primary duties are to complete shipping and receiving, warehousing/inventory control, replenish medical/surgical supplies for all departments within all hospitals throughout the corporation.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Successful Completion of High School Diploma
• Transportation of Hazardous Goods Handling certification*
• Forklift certification*
• Demonstrated essential computer literacy skills: ability to perform common application functions (to be tested)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Outlook – ability to utilize all aspects (to be tested)
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse processes and healthcare products (to be tested)
• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Ability to correctly lift and carry with proper technique of items weighing up to 40lbs (to be tested)
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Good problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team approach
• Availability to work shift and weekends
• Ability to travel and work at all sites; must possess valid Ontario driver’s license (minimum G class) with appropriate vehicle insurance
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Experience with Materiel Management Database software, Medisolutions formerly Ormed
• One year recent experience in warehousing environment

*Certification must be obtained in order to be considered for this position. Certification can be obtained through various external providers such as: https://esafetyfirst.com/. Please submit certifications with application.

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