Yard Associate

Wolseley Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading wholesale distributor in Canada, where you’ll play a vital role in the warehouse team. This position offers a solid foundation for career growth, with opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the warehouse. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career development, and a culture that values your contributions. If you are dependable, organized, and eager to take initiative, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability and wellness program

Retirement savings programs

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills are essential.
• Must be dependable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product to meet delivery deadlines.
• Receive incoming shipments and check for accuracy.
• Pick, pack and ship customer orders.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Dependability and reliability

Forklift certification

Knowledge of plumbing and HVAC products

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

Every member of our warehouse team is an integral part of our business. They ensure every order is staged and delivered to our customers in a timely manner while helping maintain our Warehousing cleanliness and inventory.

What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Load and unload product in a timely manner to meet delivery deadlines and customer commitments
• Receive incoming shipments and checking for accuracy
• Put away product to correct areas in the Yard in a timely manner
• Pick, pack and ship customer orders, including preparing documentation for shipment
• Liaise with freight companies and inside/outside customers to determine shipping priorities
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety procedures are maintained in shipping area

What you will bring:

• Previous warehouse experience required
• Full driver's licence
• Knowledge of industry (Plumbing and or HVAC) products is an asset
• General basic computer skills including Microsoft Office is required
• Exceptional customer service, organizational and communication skills
• Must be dependable and reliable and willing to take initiative
• Able to regularly lift (up to 50lbs pounds)
• Forklift certified or ability to be certified
• WHMIS and TDG certification would be an asset
• Ability to work outdoors during varying types of inclement weather and/or temperatures

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

Wolseley Canada is part of Ferguson plc, a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. Ferguson is headquartered in the U.K., with its operations and associates solely focused on North America and managed from Newport News, Virginia. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations in North America, Ferguson exists to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable.

In Canada we are the country’s largest national trade distributor of plumbing, hydronic, HVAC/R and PVF products and solutions. Our national network of over 220 branches coast-to-coast supports over 2,500 employees, including our national team of sales and service specialists and our corporate head office located in Burlington, ON.

Our continued growth as an industry leader depends on hiring the best talent and helping them build rewarding careers. We believe in supporting the successes and development of our employees because our customers have come to rely on us for our knowledge, dependability and expertise. Come join us if you are committed to investing in yourself and delivering exceptional customer service.