The posting
Job Category: Support/Trades
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Permanent, Casual
Number of Positions: 0
Union: SEIU SERVICE
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $28.11 - $28.69
Why Join Our Team?
- A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
- Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
- Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
- HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
- Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!
About the role:
This position is to be responsible for the receiving of goods, inspection, verification, storage, control and distribution of all supplies/equipment from the following sources (stock, non-stock, Stockless, SPD) to departments throughout the organization. You are also responsible for the maintenance of the carousel and supply carts including affixing labels, keeping products and supply rooms orderly and clean, rotation of stock, checking for expired product and reporting recommendations for adjusting par levels based on ordering patterns.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure the distribution and re-ordering of supplies/equipment to the end-user departments, will include, the receiving of incoming shipments from Suppliers, Inventory, Stockless provider, SPD
- Checking carousel and carts for outdated medical/surgical supplies and replacing as necessary
- Maintaining carousel and individual carts/supply rooms to a regular state of order and cleanliness along with keeping the product specific to each corresponding location
- Conducting daily audits of delivered items and products used to ensure accuracy of ordering and receipts including looking for tags not pulled by users and placed on the LogiData boards for reordering
- Review and analyze all Business Intelligence department usage reports, in-stock percent, unit of measure and direct purchase data to assist Management to right size quotas.
- Accountable to assist Management with the reorganization and rebuilding of supply carts and storage areas based on the “Lean Six Sigma Principles” and Distribution policies and procedures
- Fielding inquiries regarding availability of products and providing the means to resolve these inquiries
- Liaison with customers and Management staff to optimize and achieve operational efficiencies for departmental supply carts
- Effectively and efficiently operate, navigate and trouble shoot inventory management systems (Carousel, LogiData, Meditech and AllScripts Pathways Materials Management) to accurately issue, credit, pick and distribute supplies from Inventory location
- Able to convey system connectivity problems properly to supervisor to diagnose problems (interface errors etc)
- Monitoring LogiD boards for proper functionallity and reporting any findings, included board reading appropriate number of tags, tags identified as unassigned, all areas on board reading tags, tags on boards for unexpected periods of time.
- Following Hospital protocol including timely response to codes and adherence to WHMIS standards
What you bring:
- High School Graduate
- Lift Truck (forklift) training course for Class 3 - Electric Motor Hand Trucks that meets the standards laid out by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Ontario Ministry of Labour (one day practical and evaluation)
- Courses and training in Inventory Control, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be an asset
- Logistics/Material Management certificate (CPIM) would be an asset
- Minimum 2 years’ logistics experience in an inventory computerized environment is required
- Experience in a healthcare environment would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills
- Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency with equipment, computers and software, including carousel hardware
- Very good physical health, as handling of heavy items is a daily requirement
- Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment and moveable carts
- Physical demands include:
- Able to lift, push and pull heavy loads
- Repetitive light and heavy lifting
- Extensive walking throughout the shift
- Frequent standing throughout the shift
- Product knowledge of medical surgical supplies an asset.
- Pleasant manner with neat appearance as patient interaction is a part of daily function
- Ability to prioritize workload with varying deliverables
- Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Must maintain confidentiality pertaining to patients and staff
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, afternoons, evening and midnight shifts.
Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.
Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health
Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!
