1522- Storekeepers and partspersons

Storekeepers and partspersons perform 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.

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.