Storesperson

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, fulltime position of Storesperson in Finance & Asset Management business unit. 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, 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 materials, hazardous materials, general goods, and bulk items.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of the Storesperson include but are not limited to the following:

• Accepts deliveries and unloads inbound inventory.
• Inspects and verifies incoming goods against paperwork, records and reports 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 clients, ensuring proper procedures and any applicable approval or confirmation processes are complete prior to issuing items.
• Checks stock availability at other warehouse inventory locations, collaborates with other locations on available stock and arranges for product transfers as applicable.
• Verifies sufficient information is provided to Buyers for required materials.
• Prepares and packages items for shipment.
• Collaborates with Buyers and prepares materials and associated activities for returns to suppliers.
• 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 asset management software bin locations as required.
• Assists with any available material information for quotation.
• Maintains tool crib for tool loans and ensures tools are returns 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.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in keeping with the Safety Data Sheet control protocols.
• Uses proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including operating and working with material handling equipment, cutting tools, etc.
• Physical labour moving materials and equipment as required.
• Performs job-related tasks as directed by Supervisor, Inventory & Distribution, and at onsite department supervisor request.
• 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• One year of related job experience.
• Experience with an inventory management/ERP or asset management system.
• Knowledge and/or experience with automotive parts is an asset.
• Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of inventory management and control practices.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and procedures.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and automotive parts manuals.
• WHMIS Certification.

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

Please note – 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.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.

Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Communications, Customer Service, Networking/Relationship Building, Organizing & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Value & Ethics.

WORK STATUS: Permanent, Fulltime.

HOURS OF WORK: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

SALARY: $27.70 per hour. (CUPE Local 108)

WORK LOCATION: 150 Thornhill Drive, Dartmouth NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 16 December

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

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

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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