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14401.00 – Storekeepers and partspersons

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. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Overview

Example 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

Core competencies

  • Management of Material Resources to maintain appropriate stock levels, reduce waste and ensure the establishment can meet customers needs without overstocking or running out of critical items
  • Persuading to interact with customers, especially when selling products or explaining features and benefits of parts or supplies, in a way that increases sales and customer satisfaction
  • Social Perceptiveness to recognize social cues and understand the context of interactions, helping to communicate more effectively with customers, colleagues and suppliers
  • Trunk Strength to stock shelves, organize inventory and handle deliveries safely and efficiently
  • Stamina to sustain intense physical activity throughout the day, including lifting, carrying, reaching, bending and walking in warehouse or retail settings
  • Attention to Detail to avoid errors in inventory management, ensure correct parts are issued and maintain accurate records
  • Knowledge in Logistics to understand how to manage the flow of goods and materials from suppliers to customers

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
  • 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.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
  • Partspersons may specialize in a particular line of parts such as automotive parts, recreational vehicle parts, marine parts, heavy equipment parts, agricultural machinery parts, heating, ventilating and air conditioning parts or refrigeration parts.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations

Sub-major group

144 – Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

Minor group

1440 – Supply chain logistics, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

Unit group

14401 – Storekeepers and partspersons

Occupational profile

14401.00 – Storekeepers and partspersons

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