Warehouse Operator

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RSP program

Tuition reimbursement

Long service awards

Scholarship program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence seeks a Warehouse Operator to manage reception, putaway, inventory control, and order fulfillment for aerospace products. You will handle packing, shipping, and kit preparations while ensuring accuracy and safety across the warehouse.

The role requires forklift experience, data entry, and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime. A valid Ontario driver’s license and CGP/level II security eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in computerized material control and warehousing operations.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.
• Experience operating forklift, pallet jack and reach lift.
• Ability to lift up to 22 kg and work irregular hours including overtime and rotating shifts.
• Eligible to meet CGP requirements and Secret Level II security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receive, locate, issue, package, ship and perform non-technical inspection of material; ensure safe storage and accurate movement of goods.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; charge MHE batteries as required.
• Load, unload and move products by hand or with equipment.
• Verify inventory holdings and complete stocktaking evaluations.
• Research data, generate reports, and prepare material transaction vouchers and logistics documentation.
• Provide on-job training to other employees and participate in training for development and certification.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and ensure PPE usage; keep equipment in good condition.
• Coordinate tasks with peers or team members as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Material handling

Data reporting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview

Warehouse Operator is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of aerospace products (parts, components, test equipment, hardware and consumables). Tasks include the functions of receiving, putaway, inventory control (stocktaking, shelf-life control), order fulfillment (picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting), and deployable pack-up kit preparations, while adhering to company policies and procedures. Also responsible for the efficient, accurate custody, handling, and flow of products from the point of product receipt to putaway/storage, from pick to product shipment/delivery (within prescribed service and quality parameters) to a number of points of delivery (PODs) and return-ship destinations. The warehouse operator is directly responsible for attaining and sustaining performance metrics and standards for inventory accuracy, order fulfillment and pack-up kit readiness.

What You Will Do

• Accurately receives, locates, issues, packages, ships and carries out non-technical inspection of all material and related documentation handled, ensuring it is correctly and safely stored. Performs multiple operational assigned tasks to ensure the accurate, efficient movement of material through all warehouse operations while maintaining an acceptable productivity level.
• Must be able to safely operate trucks, forklifts and other material handling equipment (MHE) and place MHE batteries on charger as required.
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment.
• Accurately verifies inventory holdings and completes stocktaking evaluation.
• Researches and collects data and produces various reports.
• Prepares material transaction vouchers and other logistics documentation, manually and electronically.
• Completes approved amendments to publications and carries out filing, record keeping and detailed register entries.
• Provide on-job-training to other employees.
• Attend training for trade and personnel development and for qualification/certification purposes.
• Maintain an acceptable housekeeping level. Sweep and clean warehouse storage and office areas, remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Responsible for maintaining all company supplied equipment in good condition.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
• When tasked provide task coordination with peer or team employees.
• Attention to the details of the tasks at hand, while acknowledging the potential affects to other functions.
• Practice all safety standards daily and adhere to the procedures for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for self and others.
• Perform all assigned tasks and functions with best effort to attain and sustain performance metrics and standards for inventory accuracy, order fulfillment and pack-up kit readiness.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of material control and warehousing operations.
• Ability to use general computer programs such as MS Word (word processing), MS Excel (spreadsheets) and MS Outlook (e‑mail and time management) and to perform data input/output and report generation using computerized inventory management systems in the performance of the duties.
• Minimum education level of grade 12, or its equivalent and related training and experience.
• Be in possession of and maintain a current and valid provincial drivers license.
• Minimum 3 years experience in computerized material control and warehousing operations is required.
• Previous qualification and experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and reach lift.
• Must be detail-oriented, dependable and demonstrate the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively in a small team environment.
• Physical strength is required for manually lifting and moving materials up to 22Kg in weight.
• Must be flexible with work hours and willing to work irregular hours and overtime and rotating shifts when needed.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.

What We Will Do For You

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.