Material Transporter - Supply Distribution

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Reporting to the site SCM lead, the incumbent is responsible for transporting assorted goods, materials, equipment, furniture and waste as described in procedures and according to established schedules or as directed by staff responsible to assign/dispatch work.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Must complete and maintain recognized WHMIS training.
• Must complete an in-house instructional course on safe lifting practices.
• Ongoing participation in relevant seminars and course relating to Warehouse and Traffic operations and customer service required.
• Must possess a current certificate from the Manitoba Safety Council or equivalent certificate for the Low Lift Pallet Mover and/or Tractor Operator (site specific).
• Knowledge of the site complex preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• It is expected that the individual conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the customer service approach.
• As SCMSS is a custodian of the site’s goods, it is critical that the individual brings with them the qualities of honesty and integrity.
• Position requires considerable bending, stretching, walking, pushing and lifting.
• Repetitive lifting of boxes containing I.V.’s (30 lbs.) and photocopy paper (55 lbs.).
• May be required to work in cramped conditions (compactor area, incinerator).
• Requires pushing or pulling carts and palettes that may weigh up to 2,100 pounds across carpets and hard surface flooring, off and on elevators, up and down ramps.
• Must wear hardhat and ear protection.
• Required to handle hazardous/dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS regulations.
• Exposure to temperature variations (i.e., moves to Finance building) for some sites.
• Must complete and maintain recognized WHMIS training.
• Must complete an in-house instructional course on safe lifting practices.
• Ongoing participation in relevant seminars and course relating to Warehouse and Traffic operations and customer service required.
• Must possess a current certificate from the Manitoba Safety Council or equivalent certificate for the Low Lift Pallet Mover and/or Tractor Operator (site specific).
• Experience in the operation of motorized material handling equipment required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the site complex preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transporting assorted goods, materials, equipment, furniture and waste as described in procedures and according to established schedules or as directed by staff responsible to assign/dispatch work.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED