Parts Technician

**Who we are?**

Blue Water Group: “Solution Focused, Customer Driven” is a leader in Warehousing & Logistics, Shipping supplies, Mobil branded Lubricants, for over 40 years and won the Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award 7 years in a row

Bluewater Group is an expanding organization that currently employs 300 people across the country. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that will offer exceptional career opportunities.

At Bluewater Group we are committed and dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our team feels comfortable to come to work everyday and most importantly enter the work environment knowing that they belong

**Parts Technicians play** an integral role in supporting our warehouse operations through:

- Maximizing inventory accuracy and integrity
- Liaison with the client and our warehouse team
- Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Support warehouse team: answer questions, offer guidance
- Resolving quarantined material via vendor engagement

**Summary**

The Parts Technician’s main role is to ensure that the flow of materials are following proper internal and external processes and our client’s needs are being met, from both a service and quality perspective. Working closely with the warehouse, inventory, and quality departments, this position is a key member of the team at our location at 6474 Roper Road SW in Edmonton.

**Reporting Structure**: This position reports to the Operations Manager

**Schedule**: M-F 0800 - 1630

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments as per receiving and shipping schedules or department priorities.
- Managing and investigating quarantined material, working directly with customer and vendor key contacts
- Ensure Backloaded Materials are managed effectively as per client direction.
- Assist with the preparation of material in conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor to be shipped.
- Work with Client, Vendors, and Warehouse Staff to rectify material discrepancies.
- Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of material and product movement.
- Work with warehouse leaders on continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Day to day inventory accuracy, cycle count and continuous improvement programs.
- Track and report on inventory issues, analyze trends and determine corrective action
- Drive improvements in product stocking methods and processes.
- Maintain professional relationship with customer, and vendor representatives all times.
- Take lead on investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies detected in ad hoc and formal count events.
- Complete transactions in client warehouse system as requested.
- Maintain diligent understanding of warehouse processes, such as receiving / put away / picks / goods issue / returns to ensure comprehensive investigation of concerns.
- Monitor materials with expiration dates and ensure expired parts are handled accordingly.
- Coordinate with client supply chain leads and warehouse analysts to perform material transfers, inventory adjustments, and material scrapping/liquidation.
- Attend meeting and provide reports as required.
- Uphold and practice a safe working environment per site and company policies.

**Qualifications**:

- 2-3 years as a Parts Technician or equivalent experience
- Red Seal Parts Technician considered an asset
- Industrial warehouse experience, preferably oil & gas
- Experience handling quality documentation (MTR, CRN, etc.) considered an asset
- Experience with Metal Trace or similar Document Management & Traceability software considered an asset
- 2-3 years SAP / equivalent inventory system experience
- Forklift / warehouse equipment experience an asset
- Demonstrated Customer Service Experience
- Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
- Respectful of others and willing to offer guidance as needed
- Strong ability to professionally handle high stress situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Detail oriented / strong analytical and creative thinker
- Willingness to take initiative / self-motivated
- Skilled in time management
- Valid driver’s license

Do you think you have what it takes to excel in this exciting role? If so, we invite you to submit your resume here.

We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

**Salary**: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T6B 3P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- parts technician: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person