Aquatrans Distributors Inc. Looking for Warehouse Technician – North Island at Coal Harbour, BC Full Time

About Us

At Aquatrans, our success begins with our people. We provide a work environment that allows our employees to excel in what they do.

We pride ourselves on our open company culture; we’re progressive, evolving daily, and safety is ingrained in our culture. Most importantly we truly enjoy our work and the environment that we work in!

We are a specialty service, truck carrier based out of Delta, B.C. who provides general cargo, refrigerated and bulk commodity transportation throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Washington State. We also provide an increasing selection of Warehouse and Distribution services in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

We are a busy and growing company and provide excellent service to all our customers, and our team makes this happen! From Truck Drivers to Accounts Receivable, and Warehousing, our dynamic and supportive team carries out Aquatrans’ success.

Nature of Position: Full-time, 5 days per week.

Wage: Commensurate with experience

What You’ll Do

The full-time position will be based out of our Coal Harbour Warehouse and may be scheduled to work at our Omega Dock (Port Hardy) and Englewood (Port McNeill) Warehouse as business needs require.

You will work in coordination with the Aquatrans Warehouse team and assist in the daily duties of the Warehouses. Safely load and unload shipments with a forklift and have the capability of some heavy lifting.

This worker must understand the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of warehouse operations. Inventory management, order picking, and relations with warehouse staff and customers are essential functions for this position.

You will:

· Work safely and efficiently every day, by maintaining a safe and tidy workplace

· Follow company procedures to execute daily tasks

· Physically load and offload land freight and marine freight, ensuring accuracy of all deliveries.

· Consolidate materials for shipment and pack appropriately for destination

· Ensure all incoming freight for warehousing is tagged and inventoried

· Operate a forklift safely

· Ensure shipments contain proper documentation

· Perform other duties as required

What You Need to Get the Job Done

· Be versatile, and innovative.

· Self-motivated, great work ethic, mature, and reliable,

· Ability to work independently, thrive in a dynamic environment, and take direction from management.

· Excellent communication skills verbal and writing, problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle changing priorities to meet deadlines.

· Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills

· Experience working in a warehouse environment, shipping and receiving.

· Experience loading and unloading enclosed trailers, flat decks, and containers.

· Physically fit and safely perform some heavy lifting up to 50lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time, indoor and outdoor

· Able to work outside regular warehouse hours if required

· Forklift certification and demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely

· Valid and clean BC driver’s license, with ability to travel to Omega Dock and Englewood Warehouse.

· Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate considered an asset

· Propane dispensing certificate considered an asset

· Crane operation certificate considered an asset

· High School diploma

What You’ll Love About Us

· Great Company Culture. Our workplace is an open, engaging, and welcoming environment.

· Meaningful work. We offer transparency – we want to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Complexity – you can master new skills and improve. Team environment – have support around you for when you need it.

· Fair and competitive wages. We offer the best for our employees and compete with industry standard.

Note: A background check is required for this position

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have a forklift certification?
• Do you have a valid and clean BC driver’s license with the ability to travel to warehouses in Port McNeill and Port Hardy?

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)