Storesperson

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Storesperson in Finance & Asset Management. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

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.

In addition to their key responsibilities, the Storesperson is expected to integrate established goals and objectives, recognize the roles and responsibilities within the supply chain process including the application of standardized programs and practices as they carry out their work by applying appropriate inventory and distribution processes and HRM’s standardized workflow processes. Procurement staff are expected to advocate for and demonstrate the value of public procurement; to demonstrate a high level of professional values and ethics; to apply strict compliance with confidentiality and protection of information regulations; and to integrate the mission, vision and values of the Procurement department in everyday practice.

• 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.

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

• 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. Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

• 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. This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.