Warehouse / Production Associate

Portable Electric Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Warehouse / Production Associate to support operations and manage materials flow. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of shipping and receiving experience and certified forklift operation. This full-time role offers hands-on work in a dynamic environment with competitive pay of $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Valid forklift certification with 2 years of sit-down counterbalance experience.
• Class 5 driver's license and clean driver's abstract.
• Experience with international shipping regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties to ensure smooth materials flow.
• Safely operate the forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Receive products and perform quality checks.
• Package customer orders according to procedures.

Skills

Shipping and receiving experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office Suite

Job description

Warehouse / Production Associate

Position Type : Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week

Work Hours : 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary : $28 / hr

At Portable Electric, we believe in Clean, Quiet power. Off-Grid.

WHO WE ARE AT PORTABLE ELECTRIC

Portable Electric is an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring “Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid.” by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions. We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable.

Portable Electric has over 750 portable units in the field available in 14 countries to date. Through our trademarked Voltstack and related products, Portable Electric has earned a strong global brand as a pioneer in portable and renewable power systems. Portable Electric has an innovative go-to-market approach and leasing options and is en route to becoming a global leader in mobile power-as-a-service. Portable Electric designs, engineers and manufactures at its headquarters in Vancouver, BC.

Our Values Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.

People - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity and collaboration are the core of our relationships.

Owners - We are accountable and trustworthy.

Winners - We win where we choose to compete.

Entrepreneurs - We lead by anticipating customer needs.

Revolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

Your impact as a Warehouse / Production Associate

This role will support the timely flow of materials through our manufacturing facility. This role involves both computer work at a desk and physical hands-on work in the warehouse. The work includes operating the forklift and other warehouse equipment as required, shipping and receiving, as well as providing support to inventory management and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties, including organizing shelves, pallet racking area and other warehouse areas to ensure a smooth flow of materials
• Safely operate the forklift (sit-down counterbalance) and other warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet jack, pallet stacker) to load and unload materials from trucks and pallet racking
• Receive products according to standard operating procedures; perform quality checks, investigate discrepancies between the packing slip and PO and report any damaged products
• Package customer orders according to procedures and customer requirements (this may include building wooden crates)
• Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is complete and accurate
• Assist with all inventory counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels
• Operate the company van (Class 5 driver's license required) to pick-up & drop-off materials locally when required
• Assist with arranging logistics, utilizing both local couriers and international freight carriers
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Visually inspecting metalwork for powder coat or paint issues or shipping / handling damage
• Basic testing, functional, programming of power electronics and calibration of batteries or willingness to be trained
• Assisting with some basic assembly, installing insulation, adding decals and labels
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving
• Minimum 2 years of sit-down counterbalance forklift experience with valid forklift certification
• Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract
• Knowledgeable with Hazmat Transport Regulations or willing to take training
• Experience with international shipping regulations and documentation
• Experience working with dangerous goods
• Experience with heavy loads and ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use the computer and work with MS Office Suite
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated team player with ability to work in a fast paced environment

Location & Work Environment

Location : This is a role working out of our Vancouver, BC location full-time

Work hours : 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

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