Storekeepers and Parts Clerks
Other titles : ammunition storekeeper, ammunition storekeeper - military, ammunition technician - military, auto parts clerk – retail
Details
Description :
Storekeepers and parts clerks 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, and the armed forces.
Main 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;
- parts clerks 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.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Nord-du-Québec
- Côte-Nord
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Training
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Programs
- Sale of Mechanical Parts and Accessories
- Vente de produits de quincaillerie
Sale of Mechanical Parts and Accessories
Program length: just over 1 year
Program Objectives
To acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to advice the client on the type and quality of the merchandise, sell replacement parts, machines, tools, appliances and accessories for motor vehicles, commercial counter sales, repair shop or store, use a computer to keep inventory up to date.
Where this program is available
Vente de produits de quincaillerie
(Training program available in French only)
Program length: just over 1 year
Program Objectives
Le programme révisé permettra de mieux préparer les élèves à faire face à une clientèle de plus en plus exigeante, tant du point de vue du service à la clientèle que de la connaissance des produits. Les contenus, les méthodes de travail, les exercices, etc. sont conformes à la réalité du marché de la quincaillerie et des matériaux de construction. Les stages en entreprise sont considérés comme un moyen utile d'acquérir des connaissances pratiques et de l'expérience dans le métier.»
Where this program is availble