Warehouse Person - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

SUMMARY:Maintains and controls a computerized inventory of materials for use by BC Transit’s partners, including receiving and issuing stores material to a variety of clientele. Monitors re-order points, performs receiving, unloading, verifying and storing stock shipments from suppliers, shipping and receiving items to and from the Regional Transit Systems (RTS). Performs inventory counts and a variety of clerical duties for the warehouse function including maintaining files, preparing forms and branch transfers. Operates equipment to transport parts and barrels within the transit centre areas and operates a motor vehicle to transport items from local suppliers and to deliver parts between transit centers as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains and controls an inventory of materials for use by BC Transit partners by:Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records;Receiving and issuing stores material to BC Transit partners including locating and retrieving appropriate items from storage locations, and entering the appropriate transaction into record stock usage in the JD Edwards using bar-coding equipment or computer terminal;Receiving all stock by unloading shipments of parts and supplies from motor vehicles or forklift pallets, verifying that shipments contain the correct items and that items are not damaged, and recording each shipment in the receiving register;Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with carrier or vendor to rectify damages and shortages;Placing stock items received into appropriate bins, shelves or storage areas, recording each item using bar-coding equipment and uploading the data into the JD Edwards;Routes items to applicable location (BC Transit partners) and vendors;Packs and examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications;May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and be designated Returned-Goods Receiving Clerk;May receive unsold products returned by driver, sales route and be designated Route Returner;Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies;Selecting, packaging, shipping and invoicing inventory and non-inventory items to the Regional Transit Systems and vendors, recording each shipment in the shipping register; receiving all core returns from Victoria maintenance shops and the RTS, recording each return in receiving register, initiating the appropriate return or repair process, and returning rebuilt components back into physical and system inventory;Maintaining warehouses and offices in a clean, tidy and organized fashion;Performing cyclical section and year-end inventory counts to verify system inventory levels, carrying out an appropriate search to locate missing items and generating system variance reports for supervisor review as required;Performs a variety of clerical duties for the warehouse function by:Maintaining a file of routine, standing and non-inventory purchase orders, updating catalogues and bin labels;Processing orders and requisitions for signatures by responsible department in order to execute inventory transfer;Operates a handcart, forklift, or pallet jack to transport parts and barrels within the transit centre areas.Creates warehouse locations for new stock items.Delivers stores material between transit centres as required, using company vehicle.Performs related duties as assigned, such being of a minor nature which do not affect the value of the job.Qualifications:Requires Grade 12 or equivalent plus courses in Supply Chain, Warehouse Management or Logistics5 years’ Claims Experience Summary dated within the past 14 days with no more than 1 at-fault claim in the past 5 years. Preference will be given to those with a clear Summary.Requires one year of previous experience in inventory control in a computerized environment.Demonstration of familiarity with inventory control softwareExperience operating a forkliftThe ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.Equivalent education and experience may be considered.BC Transit OffersEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Employee fitness centre, at both the Victoria and Langford depots (currently closed due to COVID)Career development and advancement opportunitiesSocial ClubEmployee Recognition ProgramAdditional Information:This position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check.Testing and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process.An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist.