Warehouse Associate

Job summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately picking, packing, and labeling products while managing inventory and operating material handling equipment. They must also perform physical tasks such as loading trucks and spooling wire while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Job details

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. Scope of the Position The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for picking, packing, wrapping, and labeling products in an efficient manner. This position is also responsible for the loading and unloading of regular shipments, which includes heavy lifting up to and including 50 lbs., and the use of any material handling equipment. Another primary function of this role is to spool and cut wire of various sizes and weights to package and ship. Full training will be offered from day 1! Major Responsibilities Works independently to manually pick orders accurately and in a timely manner Accurately counts and put inventory back into stock Counting, packing, wrapping and labeling products onto skids. Wrap, tie, and place material on reels Use and adjust machinery to measure length of wire to meet customer specifications Loading and unloading trucks Makes sure that incoming and outgoing products and material are in good condition Reliably works as a team to ensure warehouse cleanliness Responsible for carrying out any other duties assigned by management Skills and Qualifications 1-3 years of warehouse experience Basic math skills and math reasoning Must be willing to be Forklift trained Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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. Social Media: Website: https://robertson-electric.com/ X: Robertson Electric Facebook: Robertson Electric LinkedIn: Robertson Electric Instagram: Robertson Electric 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. 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. Scope of the Position The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for picking, packing, wrapping, and labeling products in an efficient manner. This position is also responsible for the loading and unloading of regular shipments, which includes heavy lifting up to and including 50 lbs., and the use of any material handling equipment. Another primary function of this role is to spool and cut wire of various sizes and weights to package and ship. Full training will be offered from day 1! Major Responsibilities Works independently to manually pick orders accurately and in a timely manner Accurately counts and put inventory back into stock Counting, packing, wrapping and labeling products onto skids. Wrap, tie, and place material on reels Use and adjust machinery to measure length of wire to meet customer specifications Loading and unloading trucks Makes sure that incoming and outgoing products and material are in good condition Reliably works as a team to ensure warehouse cleanliness Responsible for carrying out any other duties assigned by management Skills and Qualifications 1-3 years of warehouse experience Basic math skills and math reasoning Must be willing to be Forklift trained Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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. Social Media: Website: https://robertson-electric.com/ X: Robertson Electric Facebook: Robertson Electric LinkedIn: Robertson Electric Instagram: Robertson Electric 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.

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately picking, packing, and labeling products while managing inventory and operating material handling equipment. They must also perform physical tasks such as loading trucks and spooling wire while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of warehouse experience and possess basic math skills. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and a willingness to undergo forklift training.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Health Spending Account • RRSP matching • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Warehouse operations
• Order picking
• Packing
• Inventory management
• Heavy lifting
• Material handling equipment
• Wire spooling
• Wire cutting
• Loading and unloading
• Basic math skills
• Forklift operation
• Safety compliance
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Energy Saving Products
• Material Handling Equipment
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energy System Transition
• Lifting Ability
• Business To Business
• Cleanliness
• Creativity
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sales
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• General Mathematics
• Warehousing
• Innovation
• Mathematics
• Order Picking
• Social Media
• Loading And Unloading
• Wholesaling
• Electrical Industry

Job areas

• Logistics
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Warehouse Associate
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand