Storekeeper I (Relief)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Clerk to receive and issue materials, manage stock levels, and ensure accurate inventory records. The role involves SAP ERP usage, forklift operation, and regular liaison with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy municipal warehouse environment, with opportunities to contribute to asset disposal and return processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in warehousing and inventory control is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies inbound shipments; posts issues from stock.
• Runs re-order reports, creates requisitions, and re-orders stock at reorder points.
• Counts and reconciles inventory according to schedules.
• Operates forklift and other materials-handling equipment.
• Liaises with Accounts Payable to resolve inventory and payment issues.

Skills

Word processing

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and the technical direction and guidance of the Storekeeper II, receives and issues material in accordance with established procedures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and verifies in-bound shipments; processes and posts issues from stock, verifying quality, quantity, and product description.
• Runs the re-order report, creates requisitions, and re-orders stock at established re-order points and quantities, adjusting for seasonality or other influencing factor.
• Counts and reconciles inventory, in accordance with established schedules.
• Places and processes non-inventory orders with defined vendors, for other divisions.
• Processes petty cash receipts.
• Updates and creates new SAP inventory files, as required.
• Operates assorted materials-handling equipment including forklift.
• Administers weigh scale process.
• Processes monthly accounts receivable billings.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Prepares expediting report and follows-up on back orders.
• Liaises with Accounts Payable to resolve issues regarding inventory and payment irregularities; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Liaises with individuals, departments, and suppliers on inventory issues including selection, quality, and quantity.
• Assists in asset disposal and product return processes.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Minimum secondary school graduation; or
• Equivalent combination or education, training and experience

Skills/Abilities

• Must be an intermediate skill level in word processing software and at a basic skill level in spreadsheet software and must possess basic on-line data entry skills
• Must possess superior customer service and teamwork skills

Assets

• Experience in warehousing and inventory control is an asset
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be physically able to load, unload, and stockpile inventory
• Must have and maintain a valid “G” Class Ontario driver’s licence
• Must undergo a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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