Warehouse Associate

Sonepar; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distributor in Ottawa is seeking a Warehouse Associate / Wire Cutter responsible for cutting, packing, and shipping wire. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of warehouse experience, wire cutting skills, and the ability to perform basic math. This role offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wire cutting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Wrap, tie, and place material on reels.
• Sort and place materials on racks.
• Use and adjust machinery to measure lengths of wire.
• Feed and thread wire and cable through machinery.
• Complete pre-start safety inspection before using machinery.
• Record count and length information.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by Operations Manager.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic mathematical calculations

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Wire cutting experience

Job description

About Us

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

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.

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the position

The Warehouse Associate / Wire Cutter is responsible for cutting, packing, and shipping wire and cable spools promptly while adhering to safety standards. A primary function of this role is to spool and cut wire and cable of various sizes and weights.

Responsibilities

• Wrap, tie, and place material on reels
• Sort and place materials on racks
• Use and adjust machinery to measure lengths of wire to meet customer specifications
• Feed and thread wire and cable through machinery
• Complete pre‑start safety inspection before using any machinery or equipment
• Record count and length information on tags or boxes
• Responsible for carrying out any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1‑3 years' experience working in a warehouse environment
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to complete assigned tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wire Cutting experience required.

Benefits & Perks

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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.

Next steps

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.