Materials Handler

Department: OVC-Integrated College Services 
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

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General Purpose

The Materials Handler performs all duties related to the receipt, documentation, and delivery of goods within the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Health Sciences Centre (HSC). This is a physically demanding position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recieves and sorts incoming shipment of goods to departments within the OVC HSC.
• Inspects packages for exterior damage, notes moderate damage on way bill, or refuses shipment that is severely damaged and notifies department and Purchasing.
• Records and maintains daily log of incoming and outbound shipments, records carrier's name, number of pieces, and waybill number and recipient's name.
• Verifies quantity and description against way bills, bills of lading, packing slips etc.  Communicates discrepancies to Purchasing.
• Checks to see if appropriate paper work has accompanied shipment i.e. Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate, chain of signature for narcotics and bill of lading, packing slips.
• Exercises care when removing packing crates and transporting pieces of large equipment as directed by the supervisor.
• Coordinates pick up or delivers goods to departments and obtains signatures for receipt of goods.
• Tracks and reroutes goods with incorrect addressing.
• Picks up shipments from other campus loading docks that have been delivered to wrong location.
• Performs all shipping functions related to the addressing, packaging and mailing/couriering of articles belonging to clients that have been left behind in the HSC.
• Maintains an electronic log for all out bound shipments and equipment repairs from the OVC HSC shipping dock.
• Packages equipment and processes paperwork to have equipment shipped out for repair.
• Packages and processes clipper blades for re sharpening.
• Matches packing slip with open purchase order, receives into inventory via inventory software to generate stock list, and stocks items in correct bin location in distribution centre.
• Stocks shelves and racks in bulk storage, pet food storage, central dispatch, supply annex and document storage daily or as needed.
• Participates in physical counts and expiry checks of inventory items in all storage areas.
• Rotates stock; notify Purchasing of any items that have expired or are near expiry to determine next steps.
• Informs if packing slips are missing so they can obtain a copy from the vendor.
• Informs immediately of any back orders that occur and informs Purchasing.
• Picks requisitioned stock to be distributed to all service areas and Omnicells.
• Manufactures cleaning products or other inventory assembly items when needed.
• Restocking and delivery of goods to assigned clinical areas of OVC HSC.  Provides recommendation for adjustments to min/max of stock items to Purchasing.
• Records and processes meter readings for bulk oxygen tank.
• Arranges pick up to dispose of decommissioned equipment after the "Equipment Decontamination and Decommissioning Report" has been submitted with appropriate signatures on the document.
• Completes labs runs for the HSC when needed.
• Provides support to Operations for logistical activities when required.
• Distributes and replenishes water coolers throughout the HSC as scheduled and requested.
• Places work orders and track completion of facility work orders that are identified during their daily functions.
• Performs general clean-up of central dispatch, bulk storage, shipping dock, and document storage to include dry moping or sweeping of floors and garbage removal.
• Stocks, maintains supplies so staff can place Hazardous Waste in the Bio-Hazard Shed.
• Answer telephone inquiries.
• Fills out and completes all necessary and related paper work pertaining to daily responsibilities.
• Operates within established safety practices as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.    
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education; communication and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Some previous experience in a materials handling/shipping/receiving environment where handling dangerous or perishable goods was required.
• Experience with data entry (inventory software), data search, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, tactful, diplomatic and respectful.

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10621030     
Classification: CUPE Band 3

0-3 Month Rate: $28.70 per hour

Job Rate: $30.20 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Ontario Veterinary College

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 08/28/2026 
Close Date: 09/04/2026