Storekeeper

ST2 Storekeeper 2

Term/full-time

Until March 31, 2023, with the possibility of an extension.

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Vehicle and Equipment Management Agency

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40259

Salary(s): ST2 $42,347.00 - $49,968.00 per year

Closing Date: January 23, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

This position is to assist the Head Storekeeper in the day to day computerized storekeeping and overall operation of VEMA's Winnipeg Heavy Duty warehouse store location on Dublin Avenue. The responsibility of the position is to ensure timely, efficient and cost effective acquisition, warehousing and issuing of various materials that are related to heavy duty equipment, construction and safety products.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving medium to heavy loads associated with storekeeping (10 kg - 25 kg or 25lbs - 60lbs)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers’ license
• Willingness to participate and obtain a Power Forklift and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification via Air and by Ground

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience and extensive knowledge of heavy duty equipment parts
• Experience in shipping, receiving, sourcing, storing and distributing goods
• Experience providing superior customer service to the public by phone and in person
• Experience in implementing and maintaining inventory control procedures, with proficency with online Inventory Management Stores Systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance conflicting priorities and tight deadlines

• Knowledge of VEMA's products and services

Duties:
The storekeeper will issue stock to meet the demands of mechanics, district staff and other government departments by receiving demands, checking stock availability on online terminal picking stock, checking appropriations and accounts receivable numbers, entering issue data on online terminal checking computer generated issue slips for accuracy, and obtaining signatures for receipt of goods and filing issue slips. The incumbent will receive shipments from suppliers to replenish stock by ensuring goods were ordered, signing for receipt of goods from supplier, identifying goods to ensure they conform to specifications and returning them if they do not , entering receipt of goods on online terminal, labelling goods with stock code and warehousing goods.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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