Warehouse Associate

at  Hercules SLR Inc

We are looking for a full time Warehouse Associate for our Hercules SLR brand in our Dartmouth, NS location. Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the warehouse, ensuring organization of the area, inventory and equipment and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of customer sales orders, branch transfers and departmental picking.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation (Ranging from $18 to 22/hour)
• Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
• Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
• Great schedule-Monday to Friday 8-5
• Opportunity for growth
• Fun & engaging working environment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

• High school degree or equivalent an asset
• Previous warehouse experience is required
• Previous customer service experience an asset
• Computer skills and ability to use systems for shipping and receiving
• Previous training in forklift operation considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. from floor level to waist level
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
  The Hercules Group of Companies is a privately owned Canadian company, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; it is comprised of six distinct companies—Hercules SLR, Spartan Industrial Marine, Stellar Industrial Sales, Atlantic Crane and Material Handling, Boomer Technical Resources Ltd. and Wire Rope Industries Atlantic—with Hercules Machining & Millwright Services as a division of Hercules SLR. While Hercules has grown into a multitude of industrial sectors, we specialize in equipment, products and services for securing, lifting and rigging applications.
  As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year(s): Warehouse Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Customer Service Experience

EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma or better

SKILLS

Required

• Safety
• Independence

• Prioritizes daily workflow based on required by dates on orders
• Ensures cycle count activities are completed
• Communicates directly with the Branch Manager on any department requirements for training, supplies or maintenance
• Oversees all shipping and receiving activities
• Prepares, packages and schedules out-going shipments with transport companies
• Unloads and sorts incoming shipments and inter-branch transfers
• Ensures all required paperwork for all orders is complete
• Provides superior customer service by tracking shipments as required
• Provides support to Front Counter Retail Sales when needed and provides excellent customer service to entering customers
• Provides support to Production Team when necessary
• Conducts Quality Assurance (QA) checks on outgoing orders
• Motivates employees and maintains a positive environment