Warehouse Associate

EECOL Electric; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical supply company in Winnipeg is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a permanent, full-time position. You will participate in an 18-month trainee program to learn various warehouse tasks including receiving, picking, and shipping. This role includes comprehensive training, safety orientation, and opportunities for career development, with various benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Regular salary reviews

Comprehensive insurance options

Flexible benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete local safety orientation and training courses.
• Shadow experienced Warehouse Operations associates.
• Learn to use manual or RF systems to pick, pack, weigh, and ship products.
• Receive training on wire cutting and spooling.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Ambition to learn

Job description

What’s in it for You

• Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work!
• Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities.
• EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career! All training provided.
• A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, flexible benefits, health & dental plans, disability, life insurance, vision care, educational assistance, and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP, and TFSA options to save for the future!
• Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping, and many more.

As a Warehouse Associate, you will participate in an 18-month trainee program. Your training will focus on learning basic warehouse tasks such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, light assembly, and housekeeping of assigned areas. You will comply with operational, audit, safety, and all other company policies.

Responsibilities :

• Complete local safety orientation and training courses; ensure safety and security policies are followed.
• Shadow experienced Warehouse Operations associates on verification of supplier inbound, customer returns, branch returns, and enter order receipts into computer and RF systems.
• Under guidance, place received material into proper warehouse storage locations after segregating backorders.
• Receive training on filling out log sheets for inbound overages, shortages, damages, or non-compliant material.
• Learn to use manual or RF systems to pick, pack, weigh, and ship products.
• Assist in packing, labeling, wrapping, and loading inbound/outbound trucks.
• Get trained on using system-generated or manual delivery records and complete pick tickets.
• Verify return policies are followed before issuing credits for returned material.
• Pull stock and process returns for credit, sale, or return to supplier.
• Receive training on wire cutting and spooling.
• Maintain counter stock and assist with customer service activities.
• As experience progresses, receive additional training on operating forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications :

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

Working Environment : Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment with moderate noise levels. Well ventilated and lit. Employees may be exposed to weather and required to wear protective clothing and operate heavy equipment following safety regulations.

Physical Expectations :

• Work is physically strenuous; lifting heavy packages up to 50 lbs is required.
• May involve excessive bending or stooping.
• Long-distance walking throughout the day.
• Use of hand tools.

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