Materials Handler CAS 2026-6563

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together . Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Salary

$ $27.899

Schedule

Standard shift is 7:00 am - 3:00 pm daily, but may change based on needs of the department

Shift 

Monday to Friday, but weekends may be needed for other distribution duties

Position Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for, but not limited to, receiving product and equipment, inventory control, and inventory reconciliations.  As well, stocking and rotation of area carts, the Stores area where applicable, and movement of goods throughout the hospital.  Effective and timely communications with any supplies issues to key stakeholders within the hospital.

This role will be responsible for verifying accuracy of shipments and receiving purchase orders in Meditech to ensure a smooth and efficient payment process for suppliers. The role will also be accountable for Stores inventory accuracy by performing regular cycle counts.

The physical requirements of this role are extensive and include constant walking of corridors, stairs, ramps, uneven surfaces, tight spaces, reaching, squatting, kneeling and pushing/lifting of moderate to heavy weights.  Exceptional dexterity is required. This role may require lifting up to 50 lbs. when required.  The working hours are day shifts and if needed, weekends including statutory holidays.

This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe and positive environment for patients, staff and visitors.  Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School required
• Experience with operation of power pallet truck including certification required
• Excellent math skills and experience working with numbers required
• College/University level Supply Chain/Logistics related course completions preferred
• Keyboard skills are essential
• Must have excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Must have excellent problem solving skills partnered with an attention to detail
• Team player and willing to upgrade skills and abilities as job dictates
• Must have good conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to meet schedules and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability of excellent attendance on a regular basis is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years' related experience with knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, inventory systems, hospital geography, distribution of supplies, inventory control practices as well as Shipping/Receiving experience
• Previous hospital experience with Meditech Materials Management module and handheld devices preferred
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively
• Transport Dangerous Goods certification (TDG) required

Responsibilities and Duties

Performs the following duties in accordance with department policies, procedures and operations:

• Responsible for maintaining adequate stock on units and stores area.
• Surveys inventory items for areas of hospital and distribute supplies appropriately
• Acts as a liaison person between Distribution and end user areas
• Replenishes stock in all areas as required
• Responds to requests in a professional and courteous manner
• Responsible for handheld operations including uploads, downloads and battery maintenance
• Responsible for order verifications and initiates order variance processes
• Responsible for all shipping and receiving functions
• All other duties as assigned

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.