Warehouse Support – Temporary position (6 months Contract) at OEC

Oakville, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse management, Inventory control, Cycle counting, Forklift operation, WHMIS, PCB handling, MS Office, Data entry, Physical labor, Record keeping, Customer service, Problem solving, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Safety compliance

Industry

Utilities

Description

Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation, safety, and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association, as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association. Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers. At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses. Warehouse Support – Temporary position (6 months Contract) About the Role The Warehouse Support manages materials received, stored, and issued. They will maintain a high level of accuracy in the day-to-day warehouse transactions. They will provide counter services to other departments for materials required. The incumbent is responsible for the cyclical inventories and manage the record keeping for the department. Duties include * Review and fill stock requests, issue memos, and pick lists * Return unused and used material to stock * Verify materials and quantities against purchase orders as received from suppliers * Organize and arrange items and materials in appropriate warehouse locations * Record updating and handling of PCB’s, WHMIS products, empty reels, scrap materials and rubber gloves * Assist with the loading and unloading operations within the warehouse * Handle sensitive items and materials in an appropriate manner * Check and identify numbers and labels on assigned items * Inspect items and materials while loading and unloading, and report deficiencies to supervisor * Assist with weekly cycle counts and maintain computerized inventory system * Maintain clean and organized warehouse and yard * Proactively stock mailroom supplies * Provide operational support services to other areas of the organization * Work in compliance with all health and safety and environmental legislation including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Oakville Hydro’s Policies and Procedures * Be accountable for health and safety and actively promote health and safety within the work team and third-party individuals providing services to OH * Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience * Grade 12 high school or equivalent * Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence and an excellent driving record * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse * Experience in building services and facilities Intermediate Computer skills in MS office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) * Demonstrated ability to use computerized inventory systems * Knowledge of WHMIS and PCB handling practices * Solid understanding of basic warehouse practices * Ability to perform physical labour associated with warehouse work (lift up to 35 kgs) * Forklift (counterbalance) operation experience or certification is considered an asset Other Success Factors: * Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand * Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and excellence with service delivery * Innovate – engage colleagues and find new ways to work and win * Stay a step ahead – make it a priority to be in-tune with emerging technologies, and industry trends * The ability to communicate – stay informed of company events, industry news and advancement in technologies * Strong planning, and problem-solving skills with a clear focus on the delivery of excellent customer service * Display a keen attention to detail and can prioritize accordingly in a demanding and fast-paced environment * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Excellent organizational skills * Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous improvement * Able to prioritize, problem solve and exercise good judgment * Is a fast learner who can adapt to an ever-changing environment * Is self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of team * Is agile, responsive, and displays a sense of urgency Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. We confirm that AI is not used in screening of candidates and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Support manages the receipt, storage, and issuance of materials while maintaining accurate inventory records. They provide operational support to other departments and ensure the warehouse and yard are kept clean and organized.