Storekeeper Jobs

Job description:
JOB SUMMARY:

 

The employee in this classification is responsible to perform storekeeping and material handling activities including, documenting, accounting, and inventory control and the receipt, storage and dispensing of corporate assets. This position is also responsible to handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

• Handle, process, store and transport SaskPower materials, tools, equipment, inventory and assets
• Receive, identify, record, store, dispense, ship, load, unload and inspect parts, equipment and tools
• Supply and/or obtain price quotations, as needed, for supplies and services
• Purchase, pick up and deliver material and equipment
• Expedite the supply and shipment of outstanding orders
• Assess required stock levels and conduct periodic inventories
• Utilize software systems for management of inventory
• Verify invoices for payment
• Inspect, service and operate material handling equipment
• Maintain clean and orderly storage areas and provide safe custody of stock, tools and equipment
• Establish effective working relationships with suppliers
• Adhere to corporate purchasing and quality control policies and procedures
• Direct, coach, train, orient and monitor performance of assigned staff
• Adhere to applicable safety practices
• Adhere to applicable environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments
• Participate in continuous educational and professional development, both internal and external and driver’s licencing upgrades, as required by the position (e.g. 1A driver’s licence)
• Other related duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 

•    The following qualification requirement may or may not be posted based on the requirements of the positions:
1)    1A Driver’s Licence
a)    In the event there are no qualified applicants, applicants who do not possess the 1A Driver’s Licence will not be disqualified. Such applicants will be required to successfully obtain the 1A within 365 days/1 year or they may be reverted and will be required to procure another position through the bidding procedure in the following 30-day calendar period. Employees failing any prescribed examination and applicable rewrites required to achieve fully qualified tatus within the allowed time frames will be required to procure another position through the bidding procedure in the following 30 calendar day period. If the employee does not procure a position during this time, the employee will be issued a notice of lay off as per Employment Standards. 
•    Aptitude for accuracy and detail
•    Ability to safely and confidently operate, inspect and service all parts of the heavy and light duty material handling equipment
•    Ability to work independently and cooperate with all levels of staff and external agencies
•    Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
•    Cooperate and deal tactfully with others
•    Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
•    Valid Class 5 driver’s licence