Job description

These individuals sort, store, and ship parts and supplies for companies. They process orders, manage inventories, and sell parts. They may specialize in a particular category of parts (e.g. automobiles, heating systems, etc.). They are employed by:

• Manufacturing plants
• Warehouses
• Retail and wholesale businesses
• Mining companies
• Forestry or construction companies
• Repair shops
• Recreational vehicle shops (motorcycles, snowmobiles, caravans, etc.)
• Recycled parts centres

Environment

• Controlled ambient temperature

Main tasks

• Maintain the inventory of available items and record of orders and deliveries.
• Carry out research to replenish parts and supplies.
• Prepare and manage orders.
• Store and label items in an organized manner to ensure they are easily identifiable and accessible.
• Sell vehicle parts and accessories that best meet the needs of customers.
• Advise customers.

• Competence card from the Comité paritaire de l'industrie des services automobiles de la région de Québec (CPA Québec [Parity committee of the automotive services industry of the Quebec City Region]) or Certificate of qualification.

• A Class 5 driver's licence is often required.
• A Lift Truck Operator’s competency card is sometimes required or considered an asset.
• Related experience in office or warehouse work may be required.