Wireroom Warehouse Associate - Distribution Centre

Gerrie Electric Wholesale LTD • Burlington, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Ontario, a proud family-owned Canadian company headquartered in Burlington, ON, with 24 locations and over 400 employees. They are a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, established since 1957. The company's core purpose is to passionately help customers succeed by delivering exceptional experiences, fostering an inspiring culture and integrity. They invest in employee training, development, and career growth, promoting diversity and inclusion. This Wireroom Warehouse Associate position is a backfill within the team at the Gerrie Distribution Centre in Burlington, where the associate will work as part of a team to ensure accurate picking, cutting, shipping, and receiving of products.

Requirements

• Interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry
• You have good communication skills and like the idea of working as part of a team
• Cable cutting experience
• Intermediate computer skills
• Effective numeracy skills
• Ability to work in a face paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Material handling experience is an asset
• Counterbalance and reach truck experience & certification is an asset
• Previous experience working in a warehouse is an asset

Responsibilities

• Organization of the wireroom
• Interface with Gerrie Branches for rushes and special requests
• Prioritize workload and work in a safe and effective manner
• Responsible for accurate receipt and put away of all wire products inbound on a daily basis
• Work with Manager to prioritize all orders, and other work duties
• Ensure purchasing department or branches are notified of any discrepancies on orders, email printed and attached to product.
• Urgent/Rush orders are to be processed in a timely manner
• Ensure the quality of all assigned tasks, through a double check, spot check or quality assurance processes
• Resolve or escalate any issues that affect productivity or flow
• Create and maintain open lines of communication with Team Lead by keeping them informed of the status as required
• Participate in continuous improvement and CARE initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Global travel coverage
• Pension plan with contribution matching
• Training, development and career growth opportunities
• Tuition re-imbursement program
• Promote from within culture
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Caring and nurturing environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees