Storekeeper - SMHC

Position Overview

SMHC is a 252-bed facility that provides specialized inpatient mental health and acquired brain injury treatment and rehabilitation services to residents of Manitoba and Nunavut whose challenging needs cannot be met elsewhere in the provincial health care system. 

SMHC has five specialized patient programs: Acute, Geriatric, Rehabilitation, Forensic and Acquired Brain Injury that are delivered on a campus-like setting with several buildings located throughout the property, as well as three offsite community group homes located in Selkirk.

There are over 2000 products in the warehouse operations at SMHC.  The storekeeper unpacks, moves and pulls goods from shelves. Physical strength, mobility and stamina are required working in the warehouse.  Attention to detail and good organization skills are required in keeping the warehouse clean and in accurately storing, pulling and recording inventory coming in or going out.  Team work and good communication skills are required to effectively interact with coworkers and managers and to collaborate on various responsibilities.  The ability to operate a pallet jack and other equipment used in the warehouse is required.
 

MAIN FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective acquisition, warehousing and issuing of various materials to the areas including food and kitchen supplies, patient care and office supplies, safety products, service and janitorial supplies, medical and non-medical equipment items. This position also assists the Team Leader in the day-to-day computerized storekeeping, stock, inventory, accounting records and security of the Warehouse located at Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC).

The incumbent is required to understand policies, procedures, priorities and deadlines that influence the operation of Materials Management and to prioritize their own work to meet those priorities such as the General Manual of Administration, General Policy Manual, Support Services Manual and Procurement Services Manual.

Experience

• Experience working in a computerized Inventory Management System and the day to day functioning of a store operation including requisition, purchasing, receiving, storing, shipping and distribution goods.
• Experience in SAP – Warehouse Module is an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to follow procurement and financial purchasing guidelines, within approved spending authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to work in collaboration with various stakeholders and maintain positive relationships.
• Good written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work under pressure with deadlines.
• Experience with WHMIS and Workplace Health and Safety practices and policies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving medium to heavy loads associated with storekeeping (10 kg – 25 kg or 25 lbs – 60 lbs).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.