Job Description

Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies since 2009 \xe2\x80\x93 earning us the ultimate honor of Platinum Club Member Status. Summary: We are currently looking for a Warehouse and Counter Associate to join Desco and be part of our dynamic team in Agincourt, Ontario. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Warehouse/Counter position will provide customer service excellence at both warehouse operations and counter sales. The successful candidate must be highly organized with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and customer commitments. Warehouse Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products.
• Loads company vehicles/trucks when all material is ready for delivery. Ensures all material is securely loaded for safe transport.
• Ensure that inventory is stored and protected from damage and readily available for shipment.
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.

Counter Responsibilities:

• Serves customers by phone or in-person ensuring the customer\xe2\x80\x99s order is entered accurately into the system.
• Answer pricing enquiries and stock checks. Provide technical information and product specifications.
• Coordinate delivery arrangements with the customer and monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed.
• Create and maintain product displays that engages customers and helps stimulate sales activity, keeping merchandise and counter areas clean and professional.
• Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability or specifications.
• Communicate promotional sale items as well as discounted slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• Proactive contact with customers to ensure ongoing satisfaction and remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments.
• Perform various branch administration; billing, vendor returns, etc.
• Assists in annual physical inventory counts.

What You Offer:

• Preferred 2-3 years related technical/sales experience in the Plumbing or HVAC industry, ideally within a wholesale distribution environment coupled with warehouse logistics experience,
• Mechanical/technical aptitude,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Positive attitude and customer service oriented with a sense of urgency,
• Excellent organizational skills, and
• Computer literate; Basic MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From $20.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• HVAC/Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location