Job Summary:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor/Inventory Analyst, performs ordering, picking, packing, distributing, delivering, stocking, physical count verification (cycle counting), cleaning, and tidying functions in stores and user areas according to established policies, standards and procedures.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Performs order picking in Stores.  Checks item numbers and unit of issues for accuracy before filling orders.
2. Enters customer orders using the material management system and picks orders by operating the carousel automated storage system.
3. Packs and loads supplies for delivery.
4. Rotates stock to ensure good dating.
5. Verifies product and quantity received against requisition to ensure the right products in the right quantities are received.
6. Puts away items to designated stocking locations.  Reports variances to supervisors.
7. Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
8. Orders supplies for user areas by completing a requisition or using a handheld device.
9. Monitors usages and reports problems to supervisor.
10. Checks completed requisition for accuracy.
11. Checks with users on daily supply needs.
12. Stocks and maintains supplies in nursing and patient care areas by drawing stock from department supply / utility rooms.
13. Picks up supplies from warehouse and/or sterile processing department as required.
14. Advises inventory analyst when items are out of stock.
15. Updates user areas item labels when changes occur.
16. Loads and unloads supplies and linen to and from delivery vehicles.
17. Completes delivery records by obtaining user signature for deliveries.
18. Delivers and picks up furniture, equipment, mail and parcels as required.
19. Delivers and picks up perishable items and handles materials as per departmental policy, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.
    
    

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 10 with six months' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.