Warehouse Associate (Parts Handler)

Fort Garry Industries is Canada’s leading supplier of aftermarket parts, trailers, equipment and service to the Canadian Heavy Duty Truck & Trailer Transportation Industry.

We provide parts for trucks and service to major truck and trailer fleets, repair shops, mobile repair, construction, waste management, bus fleets, utility companies, the agriculture community, tire shops, municipalities, and mining operations.

We are a one-stop shop in the heavy-duty industry for parts for trucks and are dedicated to offering the best customer service to our customers.

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, we are always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success! Joining FGI means being part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of the transportation industry.

Our THUNDER BAY BRANCH has an exciting opportunity for a PARTS HANDLER to join our team!

What You Will Do:

The Parts Handler is responsible for picking and filling orders from stock for customers while managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse. You will work with your branch team members to deliver a high-quality customer experience that exceeds customer expectations through the following tasks:

• Accurately pick customer orders from warehouse stock

• Verify customer orders are correct before packaging for shipment

• Assist in stocking and maintaining inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas

• Re-stock shelves and move parts

• Assist customers when looking for parts

• Cross train to delivery driver role to provide occasional support

• May assist with loading vehicles, shipping, and receiving

• May occasionally deliver parts with FGI vehicles

• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

• Minimum of 1 year of general warehouse experience or order picker is required

• High school diploma or other high school equivalency certificate or Diploma

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including daily lifting of 50 pounds or more, and occasionally lifting over 100 pounds with assistance; constant standing, walking, pushing and pulling of pallet jacks or shopping carts within FGI facilities; reaching and working at varying heights; and climbing stairs and/or ladders.

• A valid driver’s license and a recent driver’s abstract demonstrating no major infractions is required

• Experience operating a forklift, using a RF scanner and familiarity with aftermarket parts or heavy-duty parts is preferred but not required

• Occasionally required to work Saturdays and overtime to meet business demands

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard office equipment

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal

• Team-oriented, adaptable, with a commitment to safety excellence

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages -PLUS Yearly bonus!

• This role starts at $20.00/hour, depending on experience

• Great Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, and much, much more

• RRSP Matching

• Health Spending Account

• Paid sick days and Short-Term Disability Benefits

• Discount on gym membership

• Retirement Perks

• And an overall great place to be!

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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