Warehouse Technician

Hitachi, Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical/dental/life)

Pension plan

Bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Canada is seeking a Warehouse Technician to support field service operations by organizing, maintaining, and preparing tools, equipment, and materials for upcoming jobs. You will handle receiving, stocking, staging, shipping, and tracking, while aiding equipment readiness and job kits for field technicians and project teams.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, compliance with procedures, and safe warehouse practices, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 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 licence.
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 licence.
• 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.