Warehouse Associate

At Metal Pros we do things differently. We are a small team who prides itself in having injected "young blood" in an otherwise dinosaur industry. We have innovated every aspect of our jobs resulting in 8 consecutive years of growth. Every team member can learn and be involved with all aspects of running the business, from warehouse to light fabrication, to sales, deliveries, data management/programming, website development/content management, procurement, and business administration. As owners, we care about your future and want to make sure that your experience at Metal Pros can open doors to any future endeavor. This is a rigorous but fulfilling job for those who want to work hard and learn a great deal in a short period of time about what it takes to become successful. Our passion is to continuously improve ourselves and each other and our mission statement is to help individuals and small businesses succeed. We have over 9,000 happy customers located across Canada. As a warehouse associate, you will be a dedicated team player with high attention to detail and organization skills to support our company’s warehouse operations. You will learn about our products and how to collaborate with the rest of the team by spending time in the warehouse, fulfilling orders, organizing, putting stock away and performing other activities helping you understand and practice all aspects of the business. It will provide you with a great balance of mental as well as physical work. You will be using a measuring tape and caliper as your main tools, you will have good mathematical skills, and will be multitasking in a very fast paced yet organized environment. Experience in the industry is not necessary, but a strong ability to learn quickly and continuously is essential. The faster you learn and the more you can contribute, the more beneficial you are to our team and the more you will get paid You will embrace technology, as technology is our greatest communicator and management tool. Ultimately, what makes us unique at Metal Pros, is that everyone learns every aspect of the business. As you become proficient at working in the warehouse, you will spend time performing other activities such as deliveries, quoting and communicating with customers, ordering material, managing content on our website and more. We want to make sure that this opportunity will be fulfilling and will provide you with a good balance of mental as well as physical work. **Qualifications**: - High School Diploma (MANDATORY) (Post-Secondary is a plus) - **Strong math & logic skills (MANDATORY)**: - Strong organizational skills & attention to detail - Strong oral & written communication - Knowing how to use a tape measure (asset) - Band saw or other light duty cutting equipment experience (asset) - Forklift operating experience (asset) - Computer skills/Proficient with computer software (Windows 10 included software & Microsoft Office) (asset) - Able to lift around 50 pounds (heavy lifting is required sometimes) - Drivers License for deliveries when needed (asset) **Responsibilities**: - Learning various types of metal - Loading and unload trucks/flatbeds - Operating a forklift (after attaining required certification) - Inventory handling and control/organization - Cutting material to specification using various machinery - Preparing shipments - Maintaining a clean and safe work environment - Must wear personal protective equipment (eg. steel toe boots, gloves and safety glasses) - Using computers, tablets, tape measure - Good judgment in a variety of situations - Willingness to continuously learn & be self-directed - Positive attitude towards members on our team & workload - Friendly communication with customers - **Punctual and dependable. Good attendance and starting work on time is an absolute must** **Thanks for viewing our job description and we look forward to receiving your resume.** Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Overtime Supplemental pay types: - Bonus pay - Overtime pay Application question(s): - Do you currently live in Ottawa? - Have any of your previous jobs required regular use of a tape measure? **Education**: - Secondary School (required) Licence/Certification: - Class G Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person