Material Management Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Brandon, FL

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Logistics & Distribution in Materials Management, the Material Management Technician performs functions that facilitate the receipt and delivery of goods to departments and programs within Prairie Mountain Health. The position provides materials, equipment, mail, medication, laboratory specimen, and client meal pickup and delivery services in Brandon and surrounding areas; supports rentals and purchasing; maintains records; and assists staff in obtaining supplies and services. The role is casual, with anticipated day shifts and 7.75 daily hours worked.

Requirements

• Grade 12 education (Manitoba standards).
• One year of equivalent full-time experience with inventory management functions within the last three years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet applications and other information technology.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory management software.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in skills and concepts related to the position.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Successful candidate must complete a Criminal Records Check, including a vulnerable sector check, an Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check; the candidate is responsible for any associated service charges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rentals, including sales, installation, maintenance, preparation of receipts, collections, deposits, billings, and refunds.
• Maintain excellent relations with staff, patients, and their families.
• Keep the Manager of Logistics & Distribution informed about matters pertaining to the services provided.
• Answer phone inquiries and requests for supplies or services.
• Deliver and pick up supplies and equipment within Brandon and surrounding areas, and set up or take down equipment where required.
• Count and replenish Material Management supplies maintained in Brandon-area departments.
• Pick up soiled items for reprocessing and handle and store sterile supplies in a manner that protects sterility.
• Provide mail, medication, and laboratory specimen pickup and drop-off service for the Brandon area.
• Pick up and deliver items for Brandon-area departments.
• Carry out Print Room functions.
• Maintain records on various Material Management functions.
• Generate and confirm supply requisitions using the Material Management computer system.
• Make efforts to assist staff in obtaining supplies and services, including following up with departments when requests cannot be readily identified or accommodated.
• Provide shuttle service to various clients, departments, and services.
• Provide purchasing services for departments and services on behalf of Brandon, using corporate credit cards fairly, ethically, and responsibly; transactions are subject to audit.
• Assist with training new staff members as required.
• Deliver and pick up patient or client meals.
• Use good distribution techniques, including proper location, rotation (first in, first out), identification, documentation, and organization.
• Organize work according to client needs and assigned service requests.
• Report changes in client status or home environment to the Supervisor and/or Case Coordinator according to the referenced Home Care and Supportive Housing program procedures.
• Report incidents immediately to the Supervisor or Case Coordinator and/or client contact, and enter them in the Incident Reporting System as required.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and in-service programs as required.
• Communicate with involved co-workers to achieve client-centered goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED