Warehouse/Shop Associate

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

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You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.

You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.

A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.

We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

The Warehouse Associate supports overall warehouse operations with a primary focus on wire and cable cutting. This role is responsible for accurately cutting, spooling, packing, and preparing wire and cable orders for shipment while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. A key function of this position includes operating machinery to spool and cut wire and cable of various sizes and weights to meet customer specifications.

Wrap, tie, and place material on reelsSort and place materials on racksUse and adjust machinery to measure lengths of wire to meet customer specificationsFeed and thread wire and cable through machineryComplete pre-start safety inspection before using any machinery or equipmentRecord count and length information on tags or boxesResponsible for carrying out any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills and Qualifications: 1-3 years experience working in a warehouse environmentPerform basic mathematical calculations to complete assigned tasksMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Wire Cutting experience is considered an assetPrior experience operating Reach and Counterbalance forklifts is preferred; however, candidates must be willing to receive training on these machines.

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.

Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.

Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit .

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

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