3 Month Temporary Warehouse Operator

**ABOUT US** At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource - our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety. **APPLICATION DEADLINE**: **REPORTS TO**: **TITLE**: 3 month temp Warehouse Operator (U22-453) **DEPARTMENT**: Operations **WORK LOCATION/OFFICE**: Acheson Service Center **STATUS**: 30 Temp - Hourly **NUMBER OF HIRES**:2 - **Please note there are two (2) positions available.** **Why Join Our Team?** At FortisAlberta, our employees’ matter. We work in a customer-focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our customers’ needs are a top priority and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the FortisAlberta family, you will become part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At FortisAlberta, we power Alberta communities and empower our people to do their best work. **What Are We Looking For?** Under the general supervision of the Supervisor Warehouse Operation WO, the Warehouse Operator works with a highly skilled team in the Acheson Service Centre (ASC). The Warehouse Operator puts together material orders for delivery to numerous sites in our service territory and performs all other tasks related to material management. Key clients are the Projects groups and Network Operations that ultimately serve our external customers. The Warehouse Operator will follow all environmental requirements set by FortisAlberta on PCB’s, spills and cleanup, and exercising good housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and organized work atmosphere. This role will maintain accuracy day to day through SAP on spot counts, inventory counts, discrepancies and accountabilities. The Warehouse Operator will organize outgoing and incoming truck and trailers to accommodate yard constraints, and contribute towards building an efficient and effective team. In this role there is an extensive use of SAP to identify new materials through receiving, process materials, check stock quantities, and identify discrepancies as well as old materials coming through returns. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for any yard maintenance as required, including snow removal and grading, operate machinery, loader, inside and outside forklifts as required. The Warehouse Operator will advise team members on process improvements and changes, while working with team leads on providing and facilitating on the job training to peers and summer students. The Warehouse Operator will do the wood pole repair and reuse inspection, maintain standards for recycled and salvaged materials and coordinate pickups and any other special projects and other duties as assigned. **What will you bring to the role?** - Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal. - Proven ability to work both independently with little or no direct supervision and as a member of a team. - Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple requests. - A willingness to learn new skills and share these learning’s with other employees. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**: - A High School diploma is required - Physical capability of safely lifting heavy objects up to 35KG is required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**: - Three (3) years’ experience in a warehouse environment is an asset. - Forklift operator experience is considered an asset. - Experience in the electrical utility industry would be considered an asset. **SPECIAL CONDITIONS**: - On call as required. - Duties include inside and outside work in all weather conditions. - Travel away from home overnight may be required. **TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION**: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply" If you receive an error message when applying, please contact the system administrator at: