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Description
Storekeepers and partspersons sort, store and issue parts and supplies for use by the establishment in which they work and for sale to the public. They are employed by manufacturing companies, warehouses, retail and wholesale establishments, mining, forestry and construction companies, repair shops, hospitals and other establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Ammunition storekeeper
- Automotive partsperson – retail
- Material keeper
- Medical supply clerk
- Motor vehicle parts clerk
- Parts clerk
- Parts supplier
- Partsperson
- Ship storeman/woman
- Storekeeper
- Tool room attendant
Main Duties
- Receive and sort incoming parts and suppliesv
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, supply room or other area
- Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
- Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts and supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
- Sell spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting
- Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested.
Workplaces
- Construction companies
- Establishements throughout the private and public sector
- Forestry companies
- Hospitals
- Manufacturing companies
- Mining companies
- Repair shops
- Retail establishments
- Warehouses
- Wholesale establishments
Skills
- Management of Material Resources
- Coordinating
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Digital Literacy
Abilities
- Dynamic Strength
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Manual Dexterity
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Concern for Others
Similar Occupations
- Shippers and receivers (14400)
- Purchasing and inventory control workers (14403)
- Parts clerks supervisor (in 12013.00 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $16.00 | $22.12 | $31.60 |
| Canada | $18.00 | $25.00 | $36.06 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.