Driver - Stores Worker
at The City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 30 Nov, 2024 | USD 30 Hourly | 03 Sep, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Outlook,Operational Requirements,Excel,Completion,Climbing,Stairs,Customer Service Skills,Agility,Commercial Vehicle,Regulations | No | No |
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Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Completion of grade 12 or equivalency and sound related experience in the operation of a commercial vehicle and preferably some warehouse work, supplemented by clerical work, computer training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Class 3 B.C. Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement is required.
- Certification to operate forklift is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of established departmental procedures and processes.
- Thorough knowledge of the traffic rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a vehicle.
- Considerable knowledge of municipal streets and traffic routes.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry-out written and oral instructions.
- Some knowledge of warehouse methods, procedures and regulations.
- Ability to use relevant of computer programs including skill in the use of inventory management equipment and systems.
- Good working knowledge of relevant software e.g. SAP, FleetFocus M5, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other City of Vancouver software applications.
- Ability to work independently, maintain attention, juggle multiple priorities, and to work with and meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to maintain tools, equipment and the work area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Physical strength and agility, sufficient to meet the demands of the job: lifting, bending, reaching, and carrying, including moving heavy items and climbing stairs.
- Ability to work comfortably at heights.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and be able to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team, and a willing attitude.
- Knowledge and experience of Vancouver Fire & Rescue operations and products would be an asset.
Driver’s License and Record Checks:
- A valid Class 3 BC Driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement is required.
- The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
- Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the department.
Responsibilities:
MAIN PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
Working as part of a team, the Driver - Stores Worker performs a variety of logistics functions at VFRS Stores and HUSAR warehouses, including making deliveries, operating a forklift, cycle counting, receiving and issuing materials, maintaining records, working with little direct supervision, and other duties as assigned.
Reporting to the Inventory Planner/Buyer II or Manager, Warehouse and Operations; works collaboratively with warehouse employees; frequently interacts with a wide range of internal City of Vancouver employees and external contacts.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates vehicles including all fire apparatus in accordance with delivery schedules and adheres to safe driving practices.
- Performs a variety of tasks related to materials management and logistics at VFRS Stores including sorting, storing, moving, counting inventory; receiving, selecting, measuring and issuing equipment and materials to customers; packing and labelling goods.
- Purchases materials from retail outlets as requested by customer using a p-card with a limit of $2000 per transaction;
- Performs warehouse maintenance functions, and checks equipment for condition or damage and recommends repair or replacement.
- Maintains inventory and delivery records; prepares simple reports; verifies the accuracy of data using enterprise software; and, exports data to other software packages for further analysis by Manager and Planner/Buyer II.
- Responsible for following safety procedures and identifying and correcting safety hazards as necessary.
- Other duties related to the work of the Branch, as required.
Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:
- Copy of your three-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 30 days of this posting
- Copy of your three-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 30 days of this posting
- If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims histor
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Diploma
Proficient
1
Vancouver, BC, Canada