New Job Materiel Management Technician - Term In Alberta

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Materiel Management Technician for a 6-month term. In this position you will:

• maintain inventory security, quality control and effective materiel handling operations within Materiel Management Stores and in the Materiel Management Yard;
• administer inventory policies and procedures and;
• provide the highest quality service to internal/external customers. Maintenance of facility and equipment to facilitate efficient operation and a safe working environment.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 12 education.
• One-year directly related experience including directing warehouse and stores operations, inventory control and materiel management activities for a large organization.
• Knowledge of inventory principles and procedures as applied in a computer environment. Previous experience with JD Edwards inventory software would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.
• Must be experienced in forklift truck operation and in front end loader operation.
• Must be able to perform routine maintenance on various forklift trucks and other materiel handling equipment.
• Must be able to perform general maintenance for Stores facilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritise. Ability to process information within tight deadlines.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow staff and provide direction and feedback regarding performance of duties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel).
• Working knowledge of J.D. Edwards Inventory module in order to create and expedite inventory orders.
• Ability to work with independence.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed inventory procedures accurately.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the public and employees.
• Must be in good physical condition to be able to exert moderate to high physical effort in lifting and moving heavy objects and to work in fatiguing and/or awkward positions.
• Must be willing to work under disagreeable working conditions such as; exposure to weather, dust, grease, noise, odours and chemicals.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$28.22 to $29.88 per hour.

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly as scheduled; some evening and weekend work may be required.

Additional Information:

The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 6 months with the possibility of an extension.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.