Warehouse Receiver | Electrical Cable Systems (ECS)

The Opportunity:  Warehouse Receiver - Day Shift - Mississauga, Ontario

ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd. (ECS) was established in 1984 and is the largest independently owned distributor of electrical wire and cable products and solutions in Canada.  ECS attributes its success to understanding the unique needs of its customers.  ECS is proud to serve the Canadian market through its coast-to-coast locations and Global Markets through its Hub in the Dubai Free Zone.  You can learn more about us here:  http://www.ecswire.com/en-us/About.  

ECS is a proud Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and is ISO 9001:2015.

We currently have an outstanding opportunity in our Mississauga location for a highly motivated team player as a Warehouse Associate.  The Warehouse Associate is responsible for organizing the daily workload, making sure pertinent orders are completed in a timely matter (including cutting and picking of sales orders), noting any discrepancies and advising the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor and helping in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment.

ECS Core Values

• Hire and retain the most qualified individuals.
• Ensure continuous training for all employees.
• Create a safe, satisfying and rewarding environment for our employees.
• Develop enhanced customer services throughout advancements.
• Create consistent, sustainable and profitable growth through customer, vendor and employee relationships build on service excellence, honesty and integrity.

Warehouse Receiver

The position is actively engaged in all warehouse activities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service for both internal and external customers. Oversees day to day warehouse functions in all of the following areas: receiving, order filling, logistics (coordination of inbound and outbound shipping). Prioritizes daily workflow to ensure customer requirements are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processing and organizing outbound orders for our customers, including picking, packaging and shipping.
• Loading and unloading of trucks containing freight from our suppliers
• Counting and putting away inventory in the warehouse, this includes lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Perform inspection and inventory checks to resolve discrepancies between ordered goods and goods received (i.e., quality, quantity, delays, accuracy, etc.)
• Update inbound orders through Oracle’s NetSuite and generate required paperwork.
• Ongoing maintenance and upkeep of stock in warehouse and retail areas (i.e., cleaned and organized)
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy by completing cycle counts as required and ensuring inventory control within the warehouse.
• Scheduling of transportation as required to complete customer orders.
• Flag issues and utilize problem-solving skills to fix them.
• Report damaged and broken items in a timely fashion to allow inventory to be adjusted.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and safety standards in the warehouse.
• Accurately process orders assigned for shipping the following day including completing the order log with complete and accurate information.
• Notify the Warehouse Lead Hand about orders that did not ship that day.
• Process returned goods and either return them to stock, dispose of goods, hold them for examination or return them to the supplier.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving.
• Forklift experience required.
• Reach truck experience required.
• Good communication skills to effectively interact with team members and customers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with Oracle’s NetSuite or similar inventory management systems.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to address and resolve issues promptly.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Job type/Shift:

This job is Full-Time, permanent with an 8-hour day shift.

Join Us

If this role resonates with you & you possess a minimum of 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now!

We welcome candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. ECS is committed to providing accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation for a disability, please indicate this in your application.