Storesperson

**Job Posting**

Reporting to the Inventory & Distribution Supervisor, the Storesperson is responsible for receiving, restocking, issuing, shipping and physical counts of inventoried and special order materials. Ensuring service for clients in a safe, efficient manner using various material handling equipment. The Storesperson provides a high level of customer service providing materials and information requested or needed by clients. The Storesperson is responsible for the security, access control and general housekeeping duties within the designated controlled storage areas, maintaining a neat, orderly and safe work environment. The Storesperson may handle various inventory assets and commodities including specialized service material, hazardous materials, general goods, bulk items and surplus assets.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Accepts delivery and unload inbound inventory.
- Inspects and verifies incoming goods against paperwork; record and report discrepancies and damaged goods.
- Receives and sorts incoming parts and supplies.
- Processes necessary ERP, asset management transactions, and applicable paperwork.
- Issues parts and supplies to internal and external clients, ensuring proper procedures and any applicable approval or confirmation processes are completed prior to issuing items.
- Verifies sufficient information is provided to Buyers for required materials.
- Prepares and packages items for shipment.
- Responsible for arranging logistics for outbound shipments as required.
- Manages notification of the arrival of special order and urgent requirement deliveries.
- Conducts ongoing inventory cycle counts ensuring accurate available product levels.
- Prepares for and participates in full physical inventory counts.
- Responsible for completing physical stocktaking investigations.
- Optimizes available space, physically relocating materials and associated ERP or asset management software bin locations as required.
- Manage all Material Reservations including backorders.
- Prepares requisitions on clients' behalf for inventoried and special-order items on an as required basis.
- Assists with any available material information for quotation.
- Maintains tool crib for tool loans and ensures tools are returned in serviceable condition through visual inspection.
- Performs routine housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy, and safe work environment.
- Maintains all storage areas in a safe and orderly manner.
- Uses proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) in daily operations and while operating and working with forklifts, pallet jacks, picking carts, cutting tools, etc.
- Working with Buyers, prepare materials and associated activities, transactions, and paperwork for returns to suppliers as required.
- Utilizes skills and knowledge developed through training and experience, makes recommendations to Inventory & Distribution Supervisor for improvements etc.
- Actively participates in department/inter-departmental meetings.
- Performs physical labor moving materials and equipment as required.
- Assists and provides on-the-job training to other Storesperson personnel.

This position must report to work during storms or Emergency Management Office (EMO) operations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education & Experience**:

- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
- One (1) year of related job experience.
- Experience with an inventory management/ERP or asset management system.

**Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of inventory management and control practices.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
- Beginner to intermediate MS Office experience.
- WHMIS Certification.

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Communication, Customer service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organization & Planning, Networking & Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Values & Ethics, Valuing Diversity.

**WORK STATUS**: Permanent, Full-time.

**HOURS OF WORK**:3:30 PM - 1:00 AM (Monday to Wednesday) and 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM (Thursday).

**SALARY**:$26.47/hour; Level 3 as per NSGEU Local 222 Collective Agreement.

**WORK LOCATION**: 196 Waverley Road, Dartmouth, NS (effective June 17, 2024, location will be 34 Red Bridge Pond Rd, Dartmouth, NS).

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received **up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.