Warehouse Associate/Driver

WolseleyCanada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor is seeking a reliable warehouse team member in Kingston, Canada. This role involves loading and unloading products, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Candidates should have prior warehouse experience, a valid G license, and excellent customer service skills. Comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities are included. Join our team and contribute to supporting critical industries.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits fully paid

Career development opportunities

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee discounts

Retirement savings programs

Qualifications

• Must have previous warehouse experience.
• General basic computer skills including Microsoft Office required.
• Must possess exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Must have a valid G license and clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Deliver orders to customers’ facilities or construction sites.
• Receive incoming shipments and check for accuracy.
• Pick, pack and ship customer orders, including documentation.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety procedures in the warehouse.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Exceptional customer service

General basic computer skills

Dependable and reliable

Valid G license

Forklift certified

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

Every member of our warehouse team is an integral part of our business. They ensure every order is staged and delivered to our customers in a timely manner while helping maintain our Warehousing cleanliness and inventory.

What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Load and unload product in a timely manner to meet delivery deadlines and customer commitments
• Deliver orders to customers’ facilities, construction sites other branches or warehouses using the most effective itinerary or assigned itinerary.
• Receive incoming shipments and checking for accuracy
• Put away product to correct areas in the warehouse in a timely manner
• Pick, pack and ship customer orders, including preparing documentation for shipment
• Liaise with freight companies and inside/outside customers to determine shipping priorities
• Responsible for transporting material to and from customer sites and other local locations.
• Obtain necessary shipping documentation related to the assigned route.
• Load items and orders into truck while adhering to a sometimes tight to delivery schedule.
• Strap and/or secure material so that there is no damage or breakage to the material during transport.
• Unload products according to the destination’s applicable rules.
• Responsible for obtaining a signature of acknowledgment of delivery.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety procedures are maintained in the warehouse.
• Provide backup support to Counter Sales team as needed by providing product knowledge and information to customers in a professional manner.

What you will bring:

• Previous warehouse experience required
• General basic computer skills including Microsoft Office is required
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Must be dependable and reliable and willing to take initiative
• Valid G license required.
• Clean driver’s abstract is required. (No traffic tickets, no points, and no “at-fault” accidents within the last 3 years)
• Able to regularly lift up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
• Forklift certified or ability to be certified
• WHMIS and TDG certification would be an asset
• Knowledge of industry (Plumbing and or HVAC) products is an asset

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.