Warehouse Supervisor

Sonepar; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distributor is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage operations in Halifax. The successful candidate will lead daily activities, maintain inventory, and ensure efficient order picking. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience in warehouse operations, strong communication skills, and are physically fit to lift over 50 lbs. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, emphasizing career growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in all areas of the warehouse.
• Professional positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and good health to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and participate in warehouse operations.
• Lead teams on daily warehouse activities.
• Document issues and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Reliability

Problem-solving

Physical Strength

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee and participate in all warehouse operations and activities.
• Lead teams on a daily basis on all warehouse activities.
• Document and communicate all issues and discrepancies with direct supervisor.
• Maintain a variety of records, files and reports including training logs and equipment utilization logs.
• Operate a computer to process reports and forms and maintain inventory of warehouse supplies and materials including safety equipment.
• Packing, wrapping and labeling products onto skids.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse using a Reach Truck, if employees holds a valid license.
• Inventory Control
• Picking orders for customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Checking stock on skids to ensure that the delivery is correct.
• Makes sure that incoming and outgoing products and material are in good condition.
• Responsible for carrying out assigned housekeeping tasks.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience working in all areas of the warehouse
• Professional positive attitude and excellent communication skills and math skills.
• Proven history of reliability and punctuality
• Strong Computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Ability to map out a warehouse
• Good health and physical strength, able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Accuracy in following instructions

Benefits & Perks

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.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.