Warehouse Technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance (medical, dental, life

Pension plan

Bonus program

Employee assistance program

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support field service operations by organizing, maintaining, and supplying tools, equipment, and consumables for job sites. You will work closely with field technicians and manage kit preparation, staging, and shipment to job locations.

The role involves basic inspections, maintenance, and inventory tracking to ensure equipment availability and job readiness prior to deployment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or field service experience is preferred.
• Mechanical or electrical exposure is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain inventory records for tools, parts, consumables, and service materials.
• Prepare, stage, pack, label, and ship materials and equipment for field service activities.
• Process returned equipment and coordinate follow-up actions as required.
• Build job kits and prepare tools, materials, drawings, and consumables for upcoming work scopes.
• Track equipment movements and assist with inventory counts and discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and comply with regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Inventory management

Computer skills

Driver's license

Tools

Inventory software

Calibration tools

Job description

About Us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid Work from home policy.

Background Screening and Security Checks

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Warehouse Technician, you will support field service operations by ensuring tools, equipment, materials, consumables, and job-specific requirements are organized, maintained, prepared, and available when needed. This hands‑on role combines warehouse activities with field support, working closely with field technicians, project managers, and service management. You will receive, inspect, organize, stage, ship, and track materials and equipment while supporting efficient movement between the warehouse, field locations, vehicles, and customer job sites. The role includes preparing job kits, assisting with equipment readiness, coordinating equipment returns, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting repairs, calibration, and maintenance activities. You will help address equipment availability, material flow, inventory discrepancies, damaged equipment, and job readiness needs before field crews are deployed. By helping ensure technicians have the correct tools, equipment, materials, and consumables for each assignment, you contribute to reliable field service execution and the effective operation of equipment supporting power infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Receive, inspect, identify, and organize incoming materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for tools, equipment, parts, consumables, and service materials.
• Prepare, stage, pick, pack, label, and ship materials and equipment for field service activities.
• Process returned equipment, inspect it for damage or maintenance needs, and coordinate follow‑up actions as required.
• Build job kits and prepare tools, materials, drawings, and consumables for upcoming work scopes.
• Perform basic inspections, preventative maintenance, cleaning, testing, and organization of tools and equipment.
• Track equipment movements and assist with inventory counts, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, storage areas, and equipment yards.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Previous warehouse, industrial, maintenance, construction, or field service experience is an asset.
• Mechanical or electrical experience is an asset.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and basic power tools.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain forklift certification.

More About Us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid Work from home policy.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al‑supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision‑making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.