Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturing company with a global presence, specializing in industrial-sized wheels for mining vehicles. As a Shipper/Receiver, you will play a crucial role in the warehouse operations at our Langley facility, ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move heavy steel products throughout the production shop, yard, and warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, and equipment following safe handling procedures.
• Operate equipment safely in adverse conditions, maintaining environmental awareness and hazard recognition.
• Refuel propane-powered forklifts and handle propane cylinders safely, with certification required.
• Recharge electric forklifts following correct charging procedures and station safety protocols, with certification required.
• Pick, package, and stage parts for inventory storage, onsite manufacturing, intercompany branch transfers, and export shipments.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move heavy steel components safely.
• Use proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment to manage loads over 50 lbs.
• Ensure materials are handled, staged, and stored in a manner that protects product integrity and prevents damage, with clear labeling and placement.
• Maintain clear aisles, safe stacking heights, and housekeeping standards to reduce risk and improve flow.
• Load and unload shipments from commercial transport vehicles, including dry vans, flat decks, and sea containers.
• Ensure all materials are secured and handled safely during loading/unloading.
• Perform receiving duties, including verifying materials against purchase orders, inspecting goods for damage or discrepancies, and processing documentation and updating system records.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years experience in a warehouse
• 2+ years of experience on a SDCB forklift
• Experience in an industrial shop
• Strong computer/ERP skills
• Strong English communication skills
• Experience in inventory management and cycle counts

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification is nice to have.
• Experience lifting heavy steel with a forklift is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Benefit from in-house training and opportunities for promotion within the company. You can transition to other departments such as paint, welding, fabrication, QC, warehouse, and sales. The company offers an apprenticeship program and the opportunity to travel to other sites/locations. Enjoy annual wage reviews and additional perks like training on overhead cranes, night shift premiums, First Aid premiums, and team BBQs. The company provides extended benefits after three months, including 100% reimbursement for extended health and prescriptions, dental coverage, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Participate in a Performance Incentive Program based on 5% of regular earnings, with goals set for production and safety.

Work Environment

The Langley facility is currently consolidating operations, and you will work exclusively here as part of a warehouse team of 8-10 members. The work environment is family-based and focuses on personal development. The AM shift runs from 7:30 am to 4:05 pm, Monday to Friday, with breaks including one 15-minute and one 30-minute lunch break. Enjoy a wage progression based on time, hours worked, and training, with the potential to earn up to $29 in a couple of years and 30+ for leads.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Langley, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.