Parts Assistant

**Applicants must be residents of Ontario**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

A Parts and Supply Assistant is an aid to the Parts department.

**Examples of duties include**:
Occasional picking up and delivering parts, supplies, tools, or equipment; issuing tools to mechanics; and assisting in the stocking of related parts and supplies. Duties may also include; performing a variety of clerical and computer-related tasks in maintaining parts records and files. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required. Occasionally assist technicians & general management.

**Distinguishing Features**:
This class works independently on routine and recurring assignments but may also assist skilled workers in performing more complex tasks. Work may require some amount of decision-making and independent action, but work procedures are generally well-defined. Incumbents are required to use appropriate safety procedures and equipment in completing assignments, and incumbents assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

**Communication**:
Communicates with coworkers, management, other employees, vendors, and the general public in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships and follow oral and/or written instructions. Communicates with management, coworkers, and vendors in orders, exchanging, receiving, or issuing the parts, supplies, or tools. Addresses questions from mechanics and vendors regarding the suitability of parts. Accurately describes parts or supplies after receiving a verbal description, sketch, or example.

**Manual/Physical**:
Pick up parts or supplies from, and deliver to, vendors. May operate a forklift to move materials. Move heavy containers and automotive parts weighing up to several hundred pounds for distances. Cleans work area and equipment or tools. Assist Parts Departments in ordering parts and shop supplies; maintains adequate stock levels of parts and shop supplies; stores stock items in bins or shelves; reaches parts on elevated shelves; sets up locations for new parts; participates in periodic, special, or perpetual inventories; operates and enters data into a personal computer to issue, post, retrieve, and research parts inventory data; and uses a supply catalog and locates the supply sources which offer the best prices and service. Work at elevated level while working in stockroom. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Meets scheduling and attendance requirements.

**Mental**:
Prioritizes own work assignments. Reviews paperwork and parts picked up and distributed to ensure that the numbers match. Resolves discrepancies between the physical count and inventory paperwork. Verifies invoice quantities for accuracy. Learns job-related material through on-the-job training. Determines the items to be maintained as regular stock. Learns job-related material regarding parts issuance and inventory balance maintenance through on-the-job training.

**Knowledge/Skill/Abilities**:
Automotive/Agricultural parts, tools, and equipment

Vehicle maintenance and repair work

Computerized inventory systems

Safety precautions associated with working around mechanical equipment and maintenance areas

Storekeeping methods and practices

Language: Bilingual (French & English)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- agricultural: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- French (required)

Work Location: In person