Materials Handler 2

Unit Summary

The Logistics portfolio provides integrated supply chain and transportation support for the procurement and distribution of goods across Hamilton Health Sciences sites, including but not limited to : Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Hamilton General Hospital, St. Peter's, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and McMaster sites . Primary functions include shipping and receiving functions, ordering, replenishment and oversight of the cart management system supporting the JIT supply chain activities, inventory management and optimization and inter hospital transportation and mail services. . As well, Logistics manages formal relationships with several GPO's and other strategic alliances.

Position Summary

The Material Handler 2 is responsible for maintaining adequate stock in all clinical areas according to the prescribed JIT supply cart model, through the wanding and replenishment process for warehouse supplies. The Materials Handler 2 acts as a liaison between Logistics Materials Management and the user areas; monitoring and replenishing stock as required. They are also responsible for the distribution of vendor direct purchases made by the program, operating all power equipment and carts, including pallet trucks as required.Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Practical experience in Hospital Materials Management computer data information system
• Knowledge of Stores inventory systems
• Good communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
• Bar coding knowledge an asset

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.