Exceptional Care–Exceptional People The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary The Brant Community Healthcare System has an immediate opening for a Casual Part time Material Handler. T his position requires flexibility to cover sick calls, vacation time and unforeseen absences . Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials Management, and accountable to the Manager of Purchasing, the Material Handler will be responsible for the accurate receipt of Hospital supplies, equipment and associated inventory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Unloading and verifying incoming shipments
• Tracking outstanding purchase orders
• Maintaining an up-to-date computerized inventory system
• Creating supply orders on hand held computers
• Coordinating the returning of goods
• Operating pallet lifters;
• Physically storing supplies including some hazardous materials
• Picking and delivering of supplies.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma required
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in receiving, inventory control and warehousing in a healthcare or manufacturing environment.
• Able to handle all physical demands
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
• Experience working with computerized inventory systems preferred
• Must be available to work at both sites, Brantford General and The Willett, Paris
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Physical Demands This position involves extensive physical effort for more than 80% of the shift including walking, standing, lifting cases of supplies repetitively and pushing and pulling of equipment and carts.

Accommodation The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation .