Warehouse Stores Clerk (Summer Student)

About Us

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development we ensure children in their early years have the support that they need for a positive start to school; students in pre-primary to grade 12 receive a quality education, preparing them for what lies ahead; and we work with schools, teachers and others to increase overall student achievement and success.

The Nova Scotia School Book Bureau is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of learning resources and related products to support teaching and learning and to ensure availability in a cost-effective manner to Nova Scotia schools.

About Our Opportunity

You would provide support to the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. As a Warehouse Stores Clerk, you would be responsible for the receiving and shipping of learning resources (print resources, manipulatives, software, etc.) to the schools in Nova Scotia. Receiving learning resources entails unpacking, accurate counting, checking packing slip against purchase order, receiving in computerized system and storing in numerical bin locations. The Stores Clerk also picks and packs orders for shipment. This includes counting, verifying sales orders against bin locations and titles, packing and labeling for shipment. The Stores Clerk identifies method of shipment by weight, quantity of cartons and location. Maintains clean warehouse and assists in loading/off-loading freight, verifying and signing for deliveries. You may perform other related duties as assigned.

Any exposure to financial, operational, and/or personal information is to remain confidential.

Qualifications and Experience

You are currently a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution and are returning to school in the fall of 2024.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following assets:

• Experience in an inventory/warehouse environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and quickly grasp new processes
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, ie strapper, pallet jacks, postage systems
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong communication (written/oral) and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, experience in Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience with databases, and internet.
• Problem solving skills and good judgement
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Occupational Heath and Safety courses

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: standardized test(s), interview(s), physical skills test and reference checks.

Working Conditions

• Busy, warehouse environment with an adjoining office. 
• Typical warehouse environment. Hot indoor temperatures during summer months. Warehouse can be dusty.
• Must be physically able to lift 65 lbs, sometimes repeatedly, stand and walk for extended periods of time, with flexibility to reach from floor to above head/shoulders
• Visual demands would be those associated with reading and data entry. Good hearing required for safety reasons when working around equipment and machinery.

Additional Information

• Please note: This is casual summer student opportunity with an end date of August 31, 2024.
• Location: 55 Mosher Drive, Dartmouth, NS
• Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays
• CSA approved steel-toed footwear is required to be worn.
• Casual work attire, appropriate for warehouse and interaction with internal/external clients.

What We Offer

• A supportive and respectful work environment, where our employees feel valued and respected in a scent-free workplace.