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Inventory Supply Technician (Casual)

PHSA
Richmond, British Columbia
$24 an hour (estimated)
Temporary

Job ID 2416728 pl355 Date posted 05 / 17 / 2024

Inventory Supply Technician (Casual)

BC Clinical & Support Services

Richmond, BC

Under general supervision, performs related Inventory duties such as maintaining and monitoring inventory levels, performing physical inventory counts, identifying items for re-ordering, completing necessary paperwork and / or inputting counts into computerized hand-held units.

Receives, unpacks, inspects, sorts and distributes incoming supplies to allocated areas by using transportation carts and operating pallet jacks.

Communicates with user area personnel by responding to queries on supplies, obtaining procurement information from the computer system to alleviate potential supply-related problems.

Rotates stock and routinely inspects for products for outdates and removes from shelves if any outdated product found. Cleans and maintains tidiness of stock areas and related equipment.

Receives incoming supplies, checks the quality and quantity of goods and signs for all products; utilizes a computerized inventory database system.

What you’ll do

  • Maintains and monitors levels of a variety of Inventory supplies such as pharmacy-ward stock, sterile supplies in accordance with pre-determined levels through methods such as performing physical inventory counts, identifying items for re-ordering and scanning items for replenishment on hand held device.
  • Receives, unpacks and inspects incoming supplies by performing tasks such as comparing receiving reports against goods received.

Resolves discrepancies and returns damaged goods by making corrections on the pick plan and completing necessary form and forwarding a copy with goods being returned to off-site Central Warehouse.

Sorts and distributes supplies to allocated areas by issuing stock items from pick lists in accordance with inventory issuing units, loading supplies onto transportation carts or shelves in readiness for dispatch to user area for the replenishment of stock areas, forwarding used supplies to the Sterile Supply Department for re-processing;

maintains accurate labeling information such as stock number, product description and re-ordering point / stock level to ensure proper placement and processing of incoming supplies.

  • Responds to emergent situations by methods such as receiving requests via telephone, pager or area personnel, retrieving items from Stat Stores, Central Warehouse, or Sterile Supply Department, and delivering item to area personnel to ensure immediate delivery of requested item.
  • Communicates with users when items are out of stock or when orders are incomplete or deleted by verifying back-ordered items and / or obtaining estimated time of arrival from computer system, referring problems to Supervisor for follow-up and consulting with user department heads or department supervisor in order to alleviate potential supply-related problems.
  • Receives requests from user area personnel to add, delete or adjust inventory levels and reacts to these request by filling out necessary paperwork as directed and communicating required adjustments to Supervisor to reflect changes in supplied stock.
  • Processes standardization product initiatives by switching out old product with new, changing PAR labels and ensuring old product is returned to Central Warehouse or Vendor.
  • Communicates with end users product recall items. Retrieves from units and Stat Stores and quarantines affected product.

Upon receiving instructions from Procurement, ships affected products to Central Warehouse or Vendor.

  • Routinely rotates stock and inspects products for outdates and removes outdated products from Units and Stat Stores if found.
  • Cleans and maintains tidiness of storage shelves, counters, bedside / ward carts, drawers and other equipment as required by removing stock, cleaning bins and re-stocking in accordance with established levels;

removes filled sharp containers from wards and places in central location for pick-up by building services staff.

Receives incoming supplies, using a manual or computerized inventory database system. Checks the quality and quantity of goods against orders and invoices / packing slips and signs for all products accepted.

Returns damaged or spoiled goods to supplier and completes related documents.

  • Assists with the orientation of new staff by providing information regarding job duties and department procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

Grade 12 plus one years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (including receiving, warehouse, and scheduling / time-keeping experience).

Skills & Knowledge

  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
  • As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to organize own work.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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