Calgary Warehouse Shipper/Receiver

What if your job could change the world?

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Inc. is a leading solar distributor with years of extensive experience. Market-specific knowledge, a strong global presence and our focus on creating meaningful, long-lasting partnerships enable us to support our growing network of local installers. We carry a wide range of high-quality products and have global agreements with most leading brands. Internationally, BayWa r.e.’s photovoltaic distributor business operates in Europe, North and Central America and the APAC region. As a rapidly growing company in Canada, you will learn about all the functions of a solar PV distributor, giving you great insight into a potential future career.

Due to our dynamic growth, we are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Shipper/Receiver position in Calgary. We are looking for a positive, responsible, hard-working, and detail-oriented individual to contribute their skills. It is the perfect foot in the door for a new career in the growing solar and renewable industry. The ideal candidate can work with a high attention to detail in a busy and exciting environment, picking and packing complex components for high-quality solar PV systems, and shipping them across Canada. The position will often be the final link between BayWa r.e. and our customers and will work in conjunction with our sales team. We operate as a team and are looking for someone who thrives on cooperation and teamwork.

Position: Warehouse Shipper/Receiver

Reports To: Supervisor

Hours: Full-time

Location: Calgary

Key Responsibilities:

-Pick orders with a high degree of accuracy and pack/wrap them to company standards

-Receive incoming shipments and check for any damages/missing items

-Book and coordinate shipments with carriers/couriers through phone/computer using manual and computerized software

-Load/offload trailers and shipping containers

-Assist customers with in-house pick-ups

-Keep the warehouse clean, orderly, and professional to aid in operational efficiency

-Complete inventory counts and ensure stock is accurate

-Identify areas of improvement, and make recommendations for change

-Perform checklists on all machinery, tools, and forklifts

Key Personal Attributes to Succeed in This Position:

· Ability to Self-Motivate

· Understand the importance of teamwork in such a position

· Excellent Time Management Skills

· Ability to Perform Duties Under Times of Pressure

· Desire to Constantly Learn New Responsibilities

· Able to Lift a Minimum of 50 lbs independently

· Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

· Familiar with Computers and General Software (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

· Excellent Attention to Detail

The position will be full-time Monday to Friday with no weekend requirements. We value hard-working and motivated individuals who are eager to learn, and someone that can grow and advance within the company. Shipping and receiving is the most important thing we do, and we take it very seriously. We offer a starting wage of $24/hour with the potential for annual increases and profit sharing. We provide comprehensive benefits, Extended Health and Dental Insurance, Paramedicals, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and the opportunity to contribute to an RRSP Plan after 3 years of service, with company matching. A minimum of 2 years warehouse experience and demonstrated forklift experience are required.

Experience:

Warehouse: Minimum 2 years experience required.

Education:

Secondary School (Required)

Licence(s):

Forklift: Preferred

WHIMIS: Preferred

First Aid/CPR: Preferred

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization is one where all employees, volunteers and members — regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity — feel valued and respected. We are committed to providing informed, authentic leadership for cultural equity and to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire company.

References required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

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Overtime pay

Benefits:

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Experience:

Licence/Certification:

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Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person