Inventory control clerk

Canada Job Bank; Kentville; On-site; CAD 1,661,000 - 4,244,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces in Kentville, NS seeks an Inventory control clerk who can unpack goods, manage stock, and maintain inventory records. This is a permanent, part-time role with flexible shifts including day, evening, night, and weekends.

Strong English skills and reliability are essential for timely, accurate processing in a public sector environment. The position requires handling, reporting discrepancies, and providing customer service while ensuring inventory accuracy and FIFO rotation.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• No standard education requirement; experience not mandatory.
• Must be organized, reliable and punctual.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unpack received goods and store them properly.
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock.
• Track inventory levels and ensure stock rotation.
• Dispose of expired inventory and maintain records.
• Compile inventory reports and reconcile with records.
• Assist with packing for shipping and distribution.
• Record quantities, types and values in inventory systems.
• Provide general clerical support and customer service.
• Maintain shop and warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Organized

Customer service

Strong problem solving

Detail oriented

Tools

Database management

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces based in Kentville, NS is inviting applications from suitable applicants for the position of Inventory control clerk who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The Canadian Armed Forces are Canada’s unified military, consisting of sea, land, and air elements known as the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The land component of the Canadian Armed Forces is the Canadian Army. We train and supply troops to protect and defend Canada.

The Canadian Army is in charge of the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces’ conventional ground forces. The Royal Canadian Navy is Canada’s naval force. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is one of three environmental commands in the Canadian Armed Forces. The RCN has 12 frigates, four attack submarines, 12 coastal defence vessels, eight patrol class training vessels, one offshore patrol vessel, and several auxiliary vessels as of 2021. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is a branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. It defends and protects Canadian and North American airspace in collaboration with the US. The RCAF also helps to maintain international peace and security. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Part time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning

Employer Name: Canadian Armed Forces
Position: Inventory control clerk
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $96.00 daily for 64 to 160 hours per month
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time
Location: Kentville, NS

• The candidate will be required to unpack received goods.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing requisition orders to replenish stock.
• The candidate will be expected to keep track of the inventory levels of issued materials and stocks.
• The candidate will be expected to keep stock rotating.
• The candidate will be expected to dispose of and account for out-of-date inventory.
• The candidate will be required to compile inventory reports.
• The candidate will be required to verify receipts and packing slips.
• The candidate will be expected to perform quality control.
• The candidate will be expected to stock shelves.
• The candidate will be required to use a computerised or manual inventory system to record the quantity, type, and value of stock on hand.
• The candidate will be expected to pack items for shipping and distribution.
• The candidate must reconcile physical inventories with computer counts.
• The candidate will be expected to carry out routine clerical duties.
• The candidate will be expected to provide customer service.
• The candidate will be expected to perform a variety of administrative tasks.
• The candidate will be responsible for keeping the shop and warehouse clean.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking up and delivering materials.
• The candidate must provide information on available materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for keeping and updating records.
• The candidate will be required to report discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
• The candidate will be expected to analyse and troubleshoot inventory control issues in a timely manner.
• The candidate will be required to perform inventory control to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• The candidate will be required to build positive work environment to achieve store goals.
• The candidate will be responsible for checking date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitating product removal or transfer as needed.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Previous experience is not mandatory.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The ideal candidate will have strong database management skills.
• The candidate must be capable of preparing routine administrative paperwork.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate should have excellent customer service skills and mannerism.
• The candidate should have strong sense of hygiene and cleanliness
• The candidate should be able to handle weight
• The candidate should friendly and approachable.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have good knowledge of safety procedures and techniques.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude
• The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• The candidate should have ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.

Work Setting

• The candidate will be required to work in Public sector establishment.

Security and Safety

• The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check
• The candidate must have a basic level of security clearance.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate
• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours.
• Work places are completely smoke free.

Transportation/Travel Information

• The candidate should be willing to travel.

Work Location Information

• The candidate will be required to work in shop.
• The candidate will be required to work in rural area, urban area, remote and various locations.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in walking, bending, crouching and kneeling positions.