Stores Helper/Driver

Conair Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair Group in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a full-time Stores Helper/Driver. You will move inventory between stocking locations, overhaul shops and production floors, and assemble kits for work orders, aligning with safety policies and WHMIS rules.

Reporting to the materials department crew lead, you will stock inventory, assist with counts, issue parts at the store counter, and operate a forklift as needed. The role requires a valid BC Class 5 license and the ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience operating forklifts and delivering inventory.
• Familiar with WHMIS procedures and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pickup goods and inventory from store locations and overhaul shops;
• Build kits for stock or work order allocation following a Bill of Materials;
• Stock goods in store locations, the production floor roto bins and parts cabinets;
• Assist with regular inventory counts and cycle counts;
• Issue parts, tools, and materials over the Stores counter;
• Ensure all products that are covered by WHMIS are handled and controlled as outlined in the WHMIS handbook;
• Ensure all Supply Chain storage areas opened, are secured before leaving the area;
• Ability to lift and carry parts and equipment up to 50 lb (23 kg);
• Ability to work shifts as the need arises;
• Ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner and participate in a team environment;
• Ability to operate a forklift;
• Elementary knowledge of aircraft parts, tools, equipment and supplies;
• Elementary knowledge of policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the stores department;
• Must be familiar with equipment used for the control of inventory, e.g. computer, Bar-coding;
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal;
• Must be familiar with hazardous spills response/reporting procedure and WHMIS rules and regulations;

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

WHMIS knowledge

English communication

Delivery experience

Team player

Education

Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Transportation of Dangerous Goods training

Job description

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada

Job Description

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed‑wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 16 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

We currently have an opening for a full‑time permanent Stores Helper/Driver position.

Reporting to the materials department crew lead, as a Stores Helper/Driver at Conair, you move inventory and the appropriate paperwork between the numerous stocking locations, overhaul shops and production floors. In addition, you stock the inventory in the appropriate location and build kits for work in process. All duties are performed in accordance with Conair’s safety philosophy, policies as well as airside regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up goods and inventory from store locations and overhaul shops;
• Build kits for stock or work order allocation following a Bill of Materials (B.O.M.);
• Stock goods in store locations, the production floor roto bins and parts cabinets;
• Assist with regular inventory counts, cycle counts;
• Issue parts, tools, and materials over the Stores counter;
• Ensure all products that are covered by WHMIS are handled and controlled as outlined in the WHMIS handbook;
• Ensure all Supply Chain storage areas opened, are secured before leaving the area;
• Ability to lift and carry parts and equipment up to 50 lb (23 kg);
• Ability to work shifts as the need arises;
• Ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner and participate in a team environment;
• Ability to operate a forklift;
• Elementary knowledge of aircraft parts, tools, equipment and supplies;
• Elementary knowledge of policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the stores department;
• Must be familiar with equipment used for the control of inventory, e.g. computer, Bar-coding;
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal;
• Must be familiar with hazardous spills response/reporting procedure and WHMIS rules and regulations;

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency).

Training/Education

• Hold a valid class 5 or higher BC Driver’s License;
• Experience operating a delivery style van safely, including backing up and changing lanes with external mirrors;
• Extensive experience operating forklifts;
• Experience or training in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods;
• Experience properly securing loads preferred.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please apply online at conair.ca/careers

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada