Warehouse Inventory Worker

Job Responsibility:

Howell Electric is currently hiring a warehouse inventory worker to perform activities related to shipping, receiving, and distribution of materials within a high-volume warehouse. This includes order verification, accepting deliveries, counting inventory, organizing inventory, managing back orders, and tracking data for large scale projects.

Howell Electric is a locally owned business that has served the BC Interior for 40 years! We specialize in commercial, residential, and design-build projects. By joining Howell Electric, you will be part of a team that strives for continuous improvement, gives back to the communities in which we work, and supports career growth & development. Howell Electric is a proud sponsor of the BC SPCA, Rivers FC, Kamloops Volleyball Association, and Kamloops Performance Company.

Howell Electric offers competitive wages, 100% employer-paid extended health & dental benefits package with vision care, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and RRSP matching. Howell Electric pays the full cost of these benefits in addition to your regular wages, as well as your BC Fair PharmaCare and MSP premiums! Employees are invited to company sponsored events such as our annual golf tournament, Christmas party, hot lunch on site, BBQs, and more! We also offer an annual allowance of $200 for work boots/work clothing and a $50/month gym pass allowance.

Wage Range: $23-26/hour based on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

Job Requirements:

• Physically demanding - lifting material (up to 70 lbs.)
• Class 5 driver's license
• Forklift operation
• Professionalism with colleagues & vendors
• Excellent organizational & planning skills
• Positive attitude & self initiative

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Operate forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store goods. Load truck accurately and safely for jobsite deliveries.
• Drive company vehicle to make deliveries and stock pick-ups. Full PPE required on jobsites. Maintain appropriate licensing credentials & acceptable driving record. Must obey traffic laws & company safety procedures.
• Perform vehicle and/or forklift inspections as required. Schedule routine maintenance or repairs as needed. Maintain presentable truck appearance, cleaning as needed.
• Unpack, organize, and route goods to appropriate storage areas or departments.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in the warehouse, tool room, supply room, or other areas.
• Process incoming requisitions and distribute parts and supplies for internal usage.
• Maintain records of parts and supplies on hand.
• Take charge of re-organization of warehouse and show initiative to create new and improved systems.
• Pull material to send out to job sites.
• Manage material incoming from sites and redistribute accordingly.
• Track backorders with wholesalers and update job sites with expected arrival dates for material. Manage discrepancies.
• Check-in and put away material, verifying quantities and quality of received material. Maintain clear aisles and walkways. Ensure material is properly organized.
• Assist in maintaining the appearance of the warehouse as needed. Clean warehouse, counters, yard, etc.
• Continuously update product knowledge. Stay informed and educated as to product inventory and applicability. Know the location of merchandise in the warehouse.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner, following all safety rules. Inform manager of any potentially hazardous conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Location:

• Kamloops, BC V2C 5P5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person