Storekeeper - SMHC

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Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

SMHC is a 252-bed facility that provides specialized inpatient mental health and acquired brain injury treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba and Nunavut whose challenging needs cannot be met elsewhere in the provincial health care system.

SMHC has five specialized patient programs: Acute, Geriatric, Rehabilitation, Forensic and Acquired Brain Injury that are delivered on a campus-like setting with several buildings located throughout the property, as well as three offsite community group homes located in Selkirk.

There are over 2000 products in the warehouse operations at SMHC. The storekeeper unpacks, moves and pulls goods from shelves. Physical strength, mobility and stamina are required working in the warehouse. Attention to detail and good organization skills are necessary in keeping the warehouse clean and in accurately storing, pulling and recording inventory coming in or going out. Teamwork and good communication skills are required to effectively interact with coworkers and managers and to collaborate on various responsibilities. The ability to operate a pallet jack and other equipment used in the warehouse is required.

MAIN FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective acquisition, warehousing and issuing of various materials to the areas including food and kitchen supplies, patient care and office supplies, safety products, service and janitorial supplies, medical and non-medical equipment items. This position also assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day computerized storekeeping, stock, inventory, accounting records and security of the Warehouse located at Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC).

The incumbent is required to understand policies, procedures, priorities and deadlines that influence the operation of Materials Management and to prioritize their own work to meet those priorities such as the General Manual of Administration, General Policy Manual, Support Services Manual and Procurement Services Manual.

Experience

• Experience working in a computerized Inventory Management System and the day to day functioning of a store operation including requisition, purchasing, receiving, storing, shipping and distribution goods.
• Experience in SAP – Warehouse Module is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to follow procurement and financial purchasing guidelines, within approved spending authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to work in collaboration with various stakeholders and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work under pressure with deadlines.
• Experience with WHMIS and Workplace Health and Safety practices and policies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving medium to heavy loads associated with storekeeping (10 kg – 25 kg or 25 lbs – 60 lbs).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.