Warehouse/Counter Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Spending Account

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career path

Company paid Life Insurance

Employee paid disability

Job summary

Robertson Electric Wholesale, part of the Sonepar Group, is seeking a Warehouse/Counter Associate in Canada. The role supports warehouse operations and customer service, including order processing, packing, and handling inquiries. The candidate should lift up to 50 lbs and can receive forklift training; benefits include a comprehensive package.

Join a market leader with decades of experience in electrical distribution and contribute to service excellence across branches in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of warehouse experience.
• Experience in the electrical industry is an asset.
• Strong accuracy, organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and professional phone manners.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift.
• Willingness to be forklift trained.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, wrap, label, and prepare orders for shipment or pickup.
• Load and unload trucks and manage stock locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through counts and organization.
• Assist walk-in customers and handle phone inquiries.
• Support customers and Account Managers with product information and returns.
• Ensure all products are in good condition and maintain a safe warehouse.
• Work independently and with the team to meet daily needs.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

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/Counter Associate is responsible for supporting both warehouse operations and customer service activities. This includes picking and packing orders, loading and unloading shipments, organizing inventory, assisting walk‑in customers, processing orders, and handling product‑related inquiries. The role requires accuracy, strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift training will be provided.

Major Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, wrap, label, and prepare customer and warehouse orders for shipment or pickup
• Load and unload trucks, receive incoming materials, and place stock in correct locationsMaintain accurate inventory through counting, organizing, and returning items to stock
• Assist walk‑in customers and handle phone inquiries, including order entry, pricing, and quoting
• Support customers and Account Managers with product information, returns, defective items, and special product requests
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing products are in good condition and maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet daily operational needs
• Perform any other duties assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum two years of warehouse experience
• Experience in the electrical industry or equivalent knowledge is an asset
• Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and professional phone manners
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift
• Basic math and reasoning skillsWillingness to be forklift trained

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.

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Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

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