Union: CUPE
Location: Little Current
Posting Open Date: May 1, 2025
Posting Closing Date: May 8, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Stores Clerk is responsible for purchasing stock items, receiving all items to the hospital, maintaining inventory levels and some administrative duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inventory:
- Provide input to Purchasing Clerk as to appropriate stock levels, on an annual basis
- Maintain appropriate stock levels in the stores areas, on the ER exchange carts and the in-patient stores room
- Remove expired products from stock and provide listing to Purchasing Clerk for rebate
- Fill and distribute requisitioned supplies for all departments
- Fill requisitions from other agencies (EGH, IDA, Island Health Centres) and Dialysis on a weekly basis, if required
- Conduct a physical inventory count at both hospitals in preparation for the annual audit
Purchasing:
- Prepare purchase orders for stock items using the electronic material management software
- Place orders for inventory stock items
- Comply with Group Purchasing Organization contracts or where not possible coordinate with other vendors
- Follow-up on incorrect, duplicate, back ordered and return items for repair
Receiving:
- Ensure all shipments are complete, in acceptable condition, compare to order and when applicable apply proper WHMIS labels and MSDS sheets
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation and records
- Deliver all goods to MHC departments as well as to the HSN Dialysis program
Administration:
- Provide daily local courier service for mail, purchases or bank deposits
- Provide daily (Monday to Friday) delivery service to Mindemoya Hospital for laundry, sterilized and surgical supplies, blood samples as well as mail pick-up
- Ensure van is scheduled for regular maintenance checks
- Complete van travel log on a daily basis
- Delivery fax mail to business office
General:
- Clean receiving area, van and garage keeping areas free of obstructions
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Support Services Manager
Patient Safety:
- It is recognized that the processes employed by this staff position impact upon the safety and efficacy of MHC’s patient care activities.
- All incumbents are directed to therefore utilize processes that contribute to the overall safe culture environment of our hospital.
- This is a direct responsibility of each and every staff member of this organization.
Health and Safety:
- Use and wear equipment and protective devices that are provided
- Report to the supervisor absent or defective equipment or protective devices JOB POSTING
- Report the existence of hazards to the supervisor
- Not remove or make ineffective any protective devices without providing an adequate temporary protective device
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
- Not engage in horseplay
- Be familiar with procedures to be carried out in the event of a disaster (Emergency Preparedness Plans)
COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL:
- Service and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership Presence
COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL:
- Proficiency in computer software applications: Microsoft Office and Meditech MM module; Policy & Procedures platform and Learning Management System
- Proficiency in inventory control
- Proficiency in the operation of electric pallets
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Licensure):
Required:
- Secondary School Diploma
- Current driving abstract and valid Class G driver’s license
Preferred:
- Secondary School Diploma with courses in computer sciences and/or business courses
OTHER:
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
- Hourly Rate: $26.45 plus benefits pay in lieu of and optional HOOPP pension enrollment
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources at recruitment@mhc.on.ca
Please reference Job Posting # 2025-CU-02 in your subject line and cover letter.
Applicants with the required qualification may be interviewed.
Thank you to all who apply.
Manitoulin Health Centre is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.