Warehouse Associate

Wolseley Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading wholesale distributor as a Warehouse Associate, where you'll contribute to efficient operations and exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities will include loading/unloading products, shipping orders, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior warehouse experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid

Career development and training opportunities

Paid vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Forklift certified or ability to be certified.
• WHMIS and TDG certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product in a timely manner to meet delivery deadlines.
• Pick, pack and ship customer orders, including preparing documentation for shipment.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety procedures are maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 warehouse 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
• Knowledge of industry products is an asset
• General basic computer skills including Microsoft Office is required
• Exceptional customer service 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

About Us

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.