Storesperson - Jobs in Halifax

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Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the term, full time position of Storesperson in the Procurement division of Financeamp; Asset Management. The work location is the 150 Thornhill Drive Storeroom, Dartmouth, NS. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality #39;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 Management Supervisor, the Storesperson is responsible for receiving, issuing, shipping and physical counts of stocked materials. The Storesperson is responsible for security, access control and general housekeeping duties within the designated controlled storage area, 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, bulk items and surplus assets.DUTIESamp; RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, sort and route incoming parts and supplies, processing necessary SAP transactions and maintaining all applicable paperwork.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or invoices; record and report discrepancies and damaged goods.
• Issue parts and supplies to internal and external clients, ensuring proper authorizations and account codes are provided. prior to issue. Responsible to check stock availability at other warehouse locations and arrange for product transfer.
• Package items for shipment and affix identifying information and shipping instructions. Arrange shipping agent as required.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and complete stocktaking investigations.
• Optimize available space, physically relocating materials and associated SAP bin locations as required.
• Manage all material reservations, including back-orders.
• Prepare requisitions on clients #39; behalf for inventoried and non-inventoried items on an as required basis.
• Working with Inventory and Supply Buyers, prepare materials associated transactions and paperwork for returns to suppliers.
• Research and collect data on materials for quotation, or specification preparation.
• Maintain tool crib with respect to tool loads and ensuring tools are returned in serviceable condition through visual inspection.
• Perform routine housekeeping, maintaining all storage areas in a safe and orderly manner.
• Using proper safety procedures and required protective equipment, operate forklift, pallet jacks, picking carts, cutting tools, etc.
• Assists and provides on-the-job training to other Storeroom personnel.
• Physical labour moving materials and equipment as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSEducationamp; Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Minimum 1 year job related experience with a Computerized Inventory Management/ERP system, as well as basic PC and Windows applications (Word-processing, Excel Spreadsheet).

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of inventory management and control practices.
• Knowledge of HRM #39;s Procurement Policy.
• Knowledge of HRM #39;s Health and Safety Procedures and Practices.
• Knowledge of HRM Administrative Policies.
• Knowledge of SAP Goods Issue, Goods Receipt, Return Delivery, Bin Location Maintenance, Stock Requirements, Material Movements, Material Search.
• Knowledge of Fleet Focus Goods Issue, Goods Receipt, Return Delivery, Bin Location Maintenance, Stock Requirements, Material Movements, Material Search.
• Strong knowledge of heavy and light automotive parts and parts manuals.
• Knowledge of related manual processes and paperwork supporting inventory transactions.
• Knowledge of common PC business applications such as spreadsheets, word processing.
• WHIMIS Certification.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver #39;s License.

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 #39;s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.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: Communication, Customer Service, Initiative, Teamwork and Co-Operation, Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: Temporary, Full TimeHOURS OF WORK: Monday-Thursday from 4PM - 2AM , 40 hours per week.SALARY: $24.52 per hour as per Collective Agreement between HRM and CUPE Local 108WORK LOCATION: 150 Thornhill Drive Storeroom, Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024This 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.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.(position #72285774)