Material Handler
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Job Summary
Requisition ID: 403571
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Posting End Date: June 1 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site:Shared Health -Seven Oaks General Hospital
Department / Unit: Dispatch - SOGH
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 06/12/2026
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 8.25
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $22.475 $23.136 $23.816 $24.515 $25.238 $25.982
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.
The Material Handler will provide a multifunctional roll within Distribution & Logistics performing a variety of duties to ensure the facility acquires and maintains the required supply delivery and inventory management within a computerized environment (i.e. SAP). The incumbent must be an effective communicator (verbal and written) provide excellent customer service and demonstrates the ability to work closely and cooperatively with others within the hospital setting. Examples of tasks range from picking items out of the warehouse operating a tugger putting away supplies on the wards and delivery of non-SCM items such as specimens medical records or distribution of linen. A Material Handler has excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skill able to work independently with minimal supervision and manages their time efficiently.
- Previous experience with warehousing receiving stocking and storage linen and distribution of supplies pickup and deliver mail and specimens is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Additional courses in logistics or inventory management an asset.
- Medical terminology course.
- An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Recognized and in good standing forklift license may be required for some sites.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) with the ability to learn new computer operation systems (i.e. SAP etc.). Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good command of English (oral and written skills).
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills. A customer service courses and/or seminar preferred.
- Respectful of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of staff patients and visitors.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with competing demands while providing efficient service delivery.
- Conscientious organized and excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proficiency in math with the acquired skill to perform simple mental math equations required.
- Provides regular updates and communication with other staff members within and outside of the department.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to tolerate constant standing walking bending and heavy lifting which includes repetitive lifting and pushing or pulling.
- May also be exposed to soiled sharp or contaminated supplies or specimens as well as infectious patients.
- Exposure to temperature variations.
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 selectthe 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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers in partnership with the Indigenous community are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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