Warehouse Material Handler

Salary range: $45, 000 - $60,000 a year, permanent

Fronius - A true global player in welding technology, solar electronics and battery charging systems.

Fronius is an Austrian company established by Gunter Fronius in 1945 and is recognized as a technology leader in three sectors. In battery charging, Fronius is the trailblazer for energy and cost saving charging technology. In the field of welding technology, Fronius is a competent partner to the international automotive industry and other metalworking industries where high quality is important.  Its superior know-how also established Fronius in the field of photovoltaics, where it produces high quality solar electronics. 

Fronius' success depends on its people. Taking responsibility for one's own work and having fun are important aspects of the corporate culture of Fronius.

Your responsibilities will include:

Shipping & Logistics

• Prepare goods for shipping on pallets and parcels; ship products and materials
• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and record shipment data including weight, dimensions, shipping charges, and tracking numbers
• Request quotes from carriers for shipping orders; compare and select the best option case by case
• Complete shipping and receiving reports and maintain accurate records

Receiving & Inventory

• Receive, unpack, check, count, book in, and store products and supplies
• Participate in inventory counting
• Make claim reports for damages and discrepancies; direct them to the appropriate department

Warehouse Operations

• Operate forklifts and store pallets on multiple levels of racks up to 19 feet
• Maintain forklifts and other warehouse equipment through preventive maintenance
• Perform general physical activities such as lifting, climbing, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Handle and move objects using hands and arms for installing, positioning, and manipulating materials
• Clean the warehouse area at the end of each working day
• Perform other related duties as required

Candidate Requirements

Physical & Technical Skills

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 70 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks
• Typing speed over 40 words per minute
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; Baan preferred
• Strong arithmetic skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to accurately count items and differentiate between very similar ones

 Education & Experience

• High school diploma
• 2–4 years of experience in the field or a related area

Cognitive & Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Good written and spoken English

Work Ethic & Environment

• Positive attitude, team player, self-motivated, process-oriented, reliable, and respectful
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where multiple languages may be spoken

What we offer:

• Salary range: $45, 000 - $60,000 a year
• RRSP matching plan for eligible employees
• Extended healthcare plan
• 3 weeks of vacation, and more

If you are interested in this exciting and rewarding career, please send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.

Please be advised that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Are you ready for Fronius? Apply online now and become part of the Fronius family