Stores Attendant III

Job Summary

Reporting to the Stores Supervisor performs all functions related to the operation of the Stores Department, including receiving, shipping, storage, distribution, record keeping and related material handling duties following prescribed departmental procedure.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Maintains computerized and manual user inventory and other Stores records.
• Receives, signs for, unpacks and checks goods shipped to the Hospital; identifies and returns damaged or spoiled goods to suppliers and completes necessary documentation.
• Places incoming Stores inventory items in the appropriate storage location; rotates stock.
• Handles hazardous goods in accordance with W.H.M.I.S. guidelines.
• Processes user stock requirements into the automated Material Management system. Assembles and distributes supplies to storage areas of applicable departments. Monitors supplies in user areas and maintains required quotas.
• Operates the pallet-lift, forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Carries out accurate counts of stock items during physical counts to meet audit or inventory control requirements.
• Maintains security measures for the Department as per policy and procedures.
• Keeps work and storage areas in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Grade 12 plus one years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in
  
  

writing.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Ability to organize work.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.