Western Forest Products
Job title:
Warehouse Person
Company
Western Forest Products
Job description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Western Forest Products is currently seeking an experienced Warehouse Person to join our TFL 6 Forest Operations team based in Holberg, BC.
What We Offer:
- United Steel Worker (USW) union wage rate of $36.89
- Health & Dental Benefits provided through the union
- Pension plan provided through the union
- A safe work environment
Shifts: This position is currently on a Monday to Friday, Dayshift.
This role is considered safety sensitive, all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the Superintendent, Maintenance, the Warehouse Person is responsible for supporting overall coordination of inventory and supplies within the operation, ensuring all supplies are received for the operations.
- Ensures vendors are wearing appropriate PPE and that they have current and up to date safety training.
- Coordinate purchase requests and issue purchase orders to vendors;
- Generate requisitions and coordinate approvals;
- Track and communicate the delivery of ordered parts and materials;
- Receive all inbound deliveries;
- Organize parts and materials – assign to specific locations, bins, shelves, etc;
- Assist in the design and build of storage locations using specific warehouse layout considerations;
- Help establishing warehouse rules and bet practices (all parts have a PO, work order, track all shipped parts, etc.);
- Assist in acquiring parts for the maintenance crews to ensure parts are readily available;
- Quarterly inventory counts;
- Receive all inbound deliveries and confirm order accuracy;
- Provide excellent customer service to the end users of inventory and supplies within operations;
- Completes first aid equipment inspections as required; and,
- Assists with radio checks and other administrative duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an inventory/purchasing role;
- Warehouse certification is preferred;
- Safe Material Handling Certifications;
- All applicants must have a valid BC driver’s license and be able to provide a driver’s abstract;
- Must be willing to obtain and retain a valid OFA Level 3 First Aid Certificate; and,
- Must be willing to obtain and retain a forklift and hiab ticket.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Working knowledge and experience with warehousing inventory;
- Knowledge of computerized supply management systems (Tab Ware, preferably);
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Inventory control systems would be an asset;
- Excellent safety record and strong work ethic;
- Accountable and dependable.
YOUR CAREER
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.
We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.
WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.
Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.
Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.
Expected salary
Location
British Columbia
Job date
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:25:05 GMT
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