Warehouse Associate

Electromart Lighting & Electrical Supplies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Electromart Lighting & Electrical Supplies in Hamilton, ON is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, including order picking, receiving inventory, and maintaining safety standards. You will accurately pick and prepare orders, verify details, and assist with loading and unloading, and participate in inventory audits, helping ensure on-time delivery.

This role is ideal for organized, dependable individuals who work well in a fast-paced environment and value accuracy in

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/shipping/receiving preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical products is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, sizes before releasing orders.
• Package, label, and stage orders for pickup or delivery.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles as required.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify against packing slips and PO's.
• Inspect incoming products for damage or discrepancies.
• Put away and organize inventory in designated locations.
• Assist with regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Identify slow-moving or damaged inventory and report concerns.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Organization

Team player

Computers & inventory systems

Tools

Inventory systems

Scanners

Forklift

Job description

Hamilton Shipping Full Time Hamilton, ON Starting at $45,000 CAD per year

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including accurately picking and preparing customer orders, receiving and organizing inventory, maintaining a clean and safe warehouse, and assisting with inventory audits.

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential to ensure customers receive the correct electrical products and materials on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders based on order documentation and system requirements.


• Verify product numbers, quantities, sizes, and other specifications before orders are released.


• Package, label, and stage orders for customer pickup or delivery.


• Assist with loading and unloading customer and delivery vehicles as required.


• Prioritize orders based on customer and operational requirements.


• Communicate shortages, discrepancies, damaged products, or other order issues promptly.


• Receiving & Inventory


• Receive incoming shipments and verify products and quantities against packing slips and purchase orders.


• Inspect incoming products for damage or discrepancies.


• Accurately put away and organize inventory in designated warehouse locations.


• Assist with regular cycle counts, inventory audits, and annual inventory counts.


• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.


• Help maintain accurate inventory records and product locations.


• Identify slow-moving, damaged, or incorrectly stored inventory and report concerns to management.


• Warehouse Organization & Maintenance


• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.


• Ensure products, including electrical supplies, wire, conduit, fixtures, and other materials, are stored safely and in their designated locations.


• Keep aisles, work areas, loading areas, and emergency exits clear and accessible.


• Maintain appropriate organization and labeling of warehouse shelves and inventory locations.


• Assist with reorganizing warehouse space to improve efficiency and accessibility.


• Ensure garbage, packaging materials, pallets, and other debris are removed from work areas.


• Health & Safety


• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures.


• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment, where trained and authorized.


• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Follow safe lifting and material‑handling practices.


• Promptly report hazards, damaged equipment, incidents, injuries, and near misses to management.


• Participate in required health and safety training, inspections, and workplace initiatives.


• Customer & Operational Support


• Work collaboratively with counter sales, purchasing, delivery drivers, and other team members to ensure orders are completed accurately and efficiently.


• Assist with general warehouse and branch operations as needed.


• Maintain a professional and service‑oriented approach when interacting with customers, suppliers, and coworkers.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, electrical wholesale, or distribution experience is considered an asset.


• Knowledge of electrical products and materials is considered an asset.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.


• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.


• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Comfortable using computers, inventory systems, scanners, and other warehouse technology.


• Forklift certification or previous forklift experience is considered an asset.


• Valid driver's licence may be required depending on operational responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.


• Safely lift and move products and materials consistent with the physical requirements of the position.


• Work in a warehouse environment and safely handle a variety of electrical products and materials.


• Use ladders, carts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment where required and appropriately trained.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position.


• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.


• Work is performed in an electrical wholesale branch environment, including customer service and warehouse areas.


• Due to warehouse structure, you may experience more heat exposure in the summer months

Pay

Starting at $45,000/year, based on experience