Forklift Driver

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Flexible benefits program (Medical, A)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career path

Company paid Life Insurance

Employee-paid disability

Job summary

Sonepar Canada, Inc. is seeking a warehouse order picker in Edmonton. You will hand-pick orders, build and stretch-wrap pallets, label materials, and transport completed orders to designated areas in the warehouse.

The role requires operating RF units and tablets, maintaining safety, and collaborating with shipping, production, and sales teams to fulfill customer orders accurately. Lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with various departments to address customer orders.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Competent in basic computer applications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift heavy materials.
• Effective prioritization skills to handle urgent orders promptly and efficiently.
• Strong judgment in following established procedures and managing emergency calls/orders.
• Keen attention to detail for monitoring the progress of multiple orders.
• Solid decision-making skills to apply knowledge and make informed decisions.
• Preferred familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset to identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Operates various types of equipment in a safe manner (Order Pickers, Reach Trucks)
• Works in a team environment
• Fulfills customer orders promptly and accurately.
• Reports inventory discrepancies to supervisor/manager.
• Able to operate and understand RF units and working tablets.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Ability to lift 50lbs+
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Basic math

Computer basics

Tools

RF equipment

Job description

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Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What's In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader withover 40 years of experienceto help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for theworld's #1privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• Be part of anISO certifiedcompany with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.
• Attractive compensationwith benefits and “other perks” such as tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Referralprovides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.
• In-depth process and product trainingprovided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.
• We house thelargest inventoryto better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

Overview

This position requires frequent hand picking of orders, building and stretch wrapping pallets, tagging material and transporting completed orders to specific areas of the warehouse. This person will also ensure appropriate documents are filled out and taken to the Office.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset to identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Operates various types of equipment in a safe manner (Order Pickers, Reach Trucks)
• Works in a team environment
• Fulfills customer orders promptly and accurately.
• Reports inventory discrepancies to supervisor/manager.
• Able to operate and understand RF units and working tablets.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Ability to lift 50lbs+
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with various departments (Shippers, Production Supervisors, and Sales Staff) to address customer orders.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Competent in basic computer applications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift heavy materials.
• Effective prioritization skills to handle urgent orders promptly and efficiently.
• Strong judgment in following established procedures and managing emergency calls/orders.
• Keen attention to detail for monitoring the progress of multiple orders.
• Solid decision-making skills to apply knowledge and make informed decisions.
• Preferred familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment.

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.