Materials Management Assistant

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have two opportunities for Unscheduled Part-Time Materials Management Assistant in the Warehouse.

Hours of Work: VARIOUS SHIFTS - KW - M-F 0600-1400, 0700-1500, 1100-1900, FREEPORT M-F -0700-1500. W/E 0800-1600.

How Materials Management Assistant support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

• Unloading trucks, verifying stock, communicating discrepancies and putting stock away within the warehouse in a timely manner. Responsible for organizing, rotating and labelling stock in the warehouse while ensuring accuracy. Working closely with the Receiver to ensure incoming stock is accurate and offloaded from the dock efficiently as well as managing all of the incoming delivery trucks.
• Liaison between Clinical Supply requirements and Materials Management. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of stock items in assigned areas. Assists users in defining needs related to stock product. Maintains high customer service levels thereby ensuring patient care quality of supplies are met. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Delivering medical gases, pick up and deliver of dirty & soiled instruments. Picking Orders and Delivering to various departments.
• Walking, standing, heavy lifting (50 lbs+) is required. Must be able to operate electric lift trucks. This is a very fast paced position and requires managing and prioritizing multiple tasks at the same time. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

At Grand River Hospital, The Materials Management Assistant Has:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency in Hospital computer applications – Mobile & Supply Chain
• Warehouse Experience is Mandatory
• Electric Lift Truck Certificate is Mandatory
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work Independently and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this role
• Ability to lift 50+lbs repeatedly.

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital 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. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.