Warehouse Associate

EECOL Electric; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Salary incentives

Insurance options

RRSP & TFSA retirement

Discounts & perks

Job summary

EECOL Electric is seeking a Warehouse Associate to learn and perform basic warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You will train under experienced staff, gradually take on more responsibilities, and, with progression, may be trained to operate forklift and pallet jacks. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direction.
• Ambition to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Completes safety orientation and ensures policies are followed.
• Shadows experienced staff to verify inbound, returns, and enters receipts into RF systems.
• Places received material into proper storage after segregating backorders.
• Trains on log sheets for inbound variances (overages/shortages/damages).
• Learns to pick, pack, weigh and ship using manual or RF processes.
• Assists with packing, labeling, wrapping and loading inbound/outbound trucks.
• Completes system-delivery records and blocks on pick tickets.
• Verifies return policy before crediting returns.
• Picks stock and returns to location pending credit memo/sale/supplier return.
• Trains on wire cutting/spooling.
• Maintains counter stock and assists with customer service.

Skills

Ability to follow direction

Ambition to learn

Lifting up to 50lbs

Job description

Warehouse Associate

As a Warehouse Associate, your training will focus on the gradual learning of basic warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, as well as housekeeping of assigned areas. You will comply with operational, audit, safety and all other company policies.

Responsibilities

• Completes local safety orientation and training courses and ensures safety and security policies are followed
• Shadows more experienced Warehouse Operations associates on the verification of supplier inbound, customer returns, branch returns, and enters order receipts into computer and RF systems
• Through the guidance of more experienced Warehouse Operations associates, places received material, after segregating backorders, into proper warehouse storage locations
• Will receive training and practice on how to fill out log sheets for inbound overages, shortages, damages or non-compliant material
• Receives training and will practice how to use manual or RF process to pick, pack, weigh and ship product
• Assists in packing, labeling, wrapping and loading inbound/outbound trucks
• Will be trained on using system generated or manually prepared local delivery records, and complete applicable blocks on pick ticket
• Will assist with verifying return policy guidelines are followed prior to issuing credit for returned material
• Pulls stock and returns to location pending credit memo, sale, or return to supplier
• Will receive training and practice on cutting and spooling wire
• Maintains counter stock and assists with some customer service activities
• As the apprentice progresses with experience, they will receive additional training on how to operate a forklift and pallet jacks

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direction
• Ambition to learn
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Working Environment and Physical Expectations

Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet, well-ventilated, and well-lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to various weather conditions and may be required to wear protective clothing. Heavy equipment is operated and strict safety regulations are enforced.

Work is physically strenuous, and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds. Work may require excessive bending or stooping, walking long distances repeatedly throughout the day, and use of hand tools.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday
• Regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive insurance options for you and your family
• Generous paid time off, health & dental plan, disability, life insurance, vision care, and retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities
• Wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and more

Compensation

Compensation may vary based on geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, there may be participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms. Certain sales roles may offer a commission structure based on results.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.