Job Description

THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE

Maple View Lodge Division

Invites applications for the position of:

Storekeeper

Status: Permanent Full time

Start Date: As soon as possible.

2025 Salary: Grid 2 $26.00 to $30.93/hour

Hours: 40 hours/Week

Location: Athens, Ontario

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Manager of Environmental Services, and indirectly to the Director, Long-Term Care, the Storekeeper is responsible for the ordering, receipt, inventory, storage and delivery of supplies and equipment from central stores at the G. Tackaberry and Family Home.

Qualifications:

Education, Certification and Licenses

Grade 12 secondary diploma. Post-secondary certificate/diploma in materials management/procurement. Valid Class G driver's license.

Experience

Experience with procurement of parts including use of on-line parts ordering systems. Familiarity in operating a computerized inventory system considered an asset. Experience using mobilized lift equipment considered an asset.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the purchasing of parts including use of on-line parts ordering systems. Proficient on computer software such as MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook and Excel), the internet, and computerized inventory systems. Mechanical aptitude considered an asset.

Skills

and Abilities

:


Responsible and self motivated with a strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Maintain standards of practice and competencies of public purchasing principles and ethics. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. Ability to follow verbal and written directives. Ability to exercise good judgement; strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, suppliers, residents, public, managers and staff. Ability to maneuver and safely operate and transport mobilized lift equipment. Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of changing duties within set standards. Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines Team oriented, and skilled in working within a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality of information and exercise tact and diplomacy.

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activity 1

-

Receiving and Delivery

(40%)

Receive shipments, withdrawing required material from inventory for distribution.

Safely deliver and distribute supplies/equipment/furniture by hand, dolly or mobile lift equipment, to appropriate shelves, storage, staging and user locations, in a timely manner to meet inventory levels.

Maintain a supply and distribution system of times to individual departments.

Unload, receive, break out, confirm and sign for correctness of deliveries.

Safely use mobile lift equipment; loading and unloading as required.

Correlate packing slips while ensuring quality and quantity of orders.

Report and document discrepancies or damages in shipments.

Record and arrange for vendor returns.

Submit documentation for processing.

Maintain organization, cleanliness, and security of storage areas.

Dispose of waste packaging materials.

Responsible for supply run when required.

Activity 2

- Purchasing

(30%)

Create and issue purchase orders, and other requisitions, to maintain/restock ongoing inventory at approved levels.

Ensure goods are received in a timely manner; follow-up as required.

Code packing slips with work order numbers, stock numbers and/or account codes.

As required, collaborate with and assist the Manager of Environmental Services in processing special order purchase orders. When required, assist in confirming competitive best-for-value pricing.

Consult with Managers and other key personnel regarding requisitioning of items, quality, effectiveness and durability of products.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with established procedures.

Activity 3

- Inventory

(20%)

Maintain minimum/maximum levels of inventory.

Monitor cycle counts, expiry dates, inventory trends, ensuring stock rotation.

Track low limits/re-order points of stock, monitoring daily stock levels and ordering accordingly.

Maintain data entries for computerized material management inventory control system, adjusting and maintaining inventory levels to agree with physical count.

Maintain furniture and equipment asset ledgers.

Document, track and process equipment warranty information.

Maintain and file copies of all product and equipment manuals and WHMIS documentation; ensure distribution as required.

As requested, required, supply information to the Manager of Environmental Services /Procurement Coordinator for tender needs.

Complete other scheduled audits of stock as requested/required.

Tracking low limits of stock, monitoring daily stock levels and ordering accordingly.

Activity

4 -Miscellaneous

(10%)

Maintain adherence to ethical purchasing and business practices, including obtaining and retaining best-value competitive products, fairness and impartiality in all phases of purchasing.

Monitor waste containment, capacity.

As requested, required, run errands, pick ups and/or deliveries.

Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work environment.

Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and workshops as requested/required.

Assist with the orientation of new employees to the department.

Ensure cleanliness of equipment, storage areas, and sanitary handling of products, in accordance with health and safety and Ministry of Health regulations.

Other related duties, as requested and required

.

The foregoing reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed to be all the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.

How to Apply:

Please quote

"Requisition"STORE001217 (Storekeeper, PFT)"

and submit cover letter and resume online

to the job posting on the Careers section of our website at

https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/government/careers.aspx/

View our Job Opportunities.by 4:00 p.m. on/before June 6rd, 2025.

Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

(MFIPPA)

and will only be used for candidate selection.



The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the

Ontario Human Rights Code

and the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-800-770-2170 or The Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants, during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.