Warehouse Operator

Location : Halifax - Wilkinson, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.

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Position Summary

Halifax, Canada (Onsite)

Thales is looking for a Warehouse Operator responsible for the timely and efficient flow of materials through the warehouse and in the dockyard to support ship maintenance activity.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Receiving - verify & inspect incoming material & documentation, process receipts, track shipments; Shipping - prepare domestic, US & international outgoing freight IAW packaging specifications;
• complete documentation and labelling, comply with customs & export requirements; Process requisitions, issue, pick, package & move material;

distribute parts for customer delivery.

Inventory control functions including cycle counting, stocktaking tasks & investigations. Also, monitor stocking levels & shelf-life inventory, review and recommend adjustments;

accurate and timely data entry into the Inventory Management System to update material activity and status. Also prepare and generate warehouse reports, maintain registers, record keeping.

• Coordinate and record movement of Material Assets, including but not limited to :
• Action and schedule shipping requirements with couriers and freight forwarders; track freight, resolve frustrated cargo situations and identify areas of improvement in distribution;
• Oversee material returns identifying routing requirements; process, track and report on status as required; Direct component repair and overhaul (R&O) activity, monitor repair lines and schedule, track and report on status, expedite availability from repair to maintain stocking levels;

Repairable equipment and special tools / test equipment; Maintain equipment calibration program liaising with relevant stakeholders, track and report on status.

Operate delivery vehicles, forklifts and other material handling equipment (MHE); load / unload transport vehicles & containers;

along with general daily housekeeping to maintain a high level of cleanliness in the work areas.

Provide support in the implementation of improved SAP functionality to improve logistic efficiencies as well as support activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a logistic environment; Proven warehouse & logistics experience in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Previous experience using of SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Canadian Export and Import Permits Act.
• Familiarization with Occupational Health, Safety & Environment policies & procedures.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Physical demands : lift up to 22kg / 50lbs and walk or stand for the majority of the working shift.
• Valid forklift license and / or operator experience; Valid and current Provincial driver’s license.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process.

Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview.

We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.