Counter Warehouse Associate

<p>Reporting to the Branch Supervisor, we are looking for a diligent <strong>Warehouse Counter Trainee</strong>&nbsp;to join the team at Burlington.&nbsp;</p>

Burlington, ON

Marks Supply Inc

Since 1962 Marks Supply has been supplying top-quality Plumbing, P.V.F., Hydronics and HVAC products to our customers with a level of service recognized throughout the industry as exceptional. With nine wholesale branches and three luxury showrooms located throughout south-western Ontario our success is directly linked to our conviction to provide this level of customer service; to maintain a highly educated, knowledgeable team of employees; and to embrace new, innovative technology.<br /> https://www.markssupply.ca

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Entry Level

Overview: <p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p>With nine wholesale branches and three luxury showrooms located throughout southwestern Ontario, Marks Supply is a leading supplier for top-quality Plumbing, P.V.F., Hydronics and HVAC products. Our success is directly linked to our conviction to provide exceptional customer service; nurture a highly educated, knowledgeable team of employees; and embrace new, innovative technology. Recently acquired by Munch&rsquo;s Supply, a leading U.S.-based HVAC and Plumbing Distributor, we are uniquely positioned to grow exponentially.&nbsp;</p> <p>What makes us different from other wholesale distributors is our people, and the deep commitment they have to share the very best product knowledge to guide customer decisions and demonstrate our value. Through ongoing training, a generous education policy, and our Product Pros Program, we set our teams up for success knowing they are the foundation our success relies on. Joining us now is a chance to be a critical part of the next phase of our growth and the confidence to know we will take you on that journey with us.</p> <p><strong>Who we need</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Branch Supervisor, we are looking for a diligent Warehouse Counter Trainee to join the team at Burlington. You will carry out the collection, processing, preparation for pick up/delivery and storage of our merchandise according to the orders purchased by our clients. We are seeking a driven associate to grow a long-term career with us, advancing to take on more responsibilities from this dynamic role. This is a development opportunity where you will learn the ins and outs of our business through daily interaction with a number of different teams within our organization.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What&rsquo;s in it for you</strong></p> <p><strong>A dynamic work environment.&nbsp;</strong>No two days are the same when you work at Marks Supply. You will have the chance to take on new challenges each day as you constantly connect with all facets of our business. You could be helping out the transportation unit one day, and collaborating with the showroom staff the next. This lively workspace allows you to improve your understanding of our business, and to propel your career forward as you grow into different positions within it.</p> <p><strong>Career development.&nbsp;</strong>At Marks Supply, we are devoted to the professional growth of our staff, regardless of their role within the organization. This is why we are committed to rolling out training programs designed to open our people up to a myriad of roles within the company. This position offers the opportunity for you to transition to various different roles within the organization, including but not limited to sales, marketing, people management, operations and even executive leadership like some of our department heads. As you gain more experience, you will be able to take on more responsibilities as many senior roles open up to you.</p> <p><strong>Impact.</strong>&nbsp;We are in the business of enriching the lives of our customers with top-of-the-line products. Your work will go a long way in streamlining the quality of our service, improving our relationship with our customers. This will lead to more sales, and in the resulting company growth, your input will not go unnoticed.</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>Receive and send products.</em>&nbsp;You will collect merchandise and process it for storage or shipping, depending on the purchase orders made by customers.</li> <li><em>Support loading and packaging.</em>&nbsp;You will assist in the preparation of packages for shipping and help to arrange them in vehicles for transportation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><em>Attend to walk-in customers.</em>&nbsp;You will pick orders for the customers who come to the warehouse to collect them.</li> <li>Maintain inventory storage. You will keep track of the inventory, seeing to the proper storage of products throughout the warehouse.</li> <li><em>Learn the business.&nbsp;</em>You will acquaint yourself with the vast collection of products we offer and gain an understanding of the procedures of operation across various departments within the company.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>The drive for growth.</em>&nbsp;You have a passion for professional achievement and are looking to build a career, as opposed to just getting a job. This strong interest in development motivates you to be proactive and open to learning new things, and to adapt to constantly changing tasks as you chart out your career.</li> <li><em>The personality.&nbsp;</em>You have the curious mind of a person who is eager to learn more about business and how well it serves its customers. You have the motivation to get better at your tasks and the zeal to succeed.</li> <li><em>The technical skills.</em>&nbsp;You understand how to use a computer and can easily apply this knowledge in using warehouse technology.&nbsp;</li> <li><em>The attention to detail.&nbsp;</em>You are meticulous in keeping track of items and are thorough in managing the storage of a large number of items at a time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Need more reasons to join?</strong></p> <p>Marks Supply is a place where respect for the person, the work, and opinions are paramount. With executive leaders onsite weekly, this is a place that retains and actively nurtures a small company feel while drawing on the benefits and support of a larger organization. Our culture is built around supporting a better life for our employees. We have a roster of people who have been with us for over 15 years and a welcoming environment and room to grow for new team members.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong><em>We appreciate you.&nbsp;</em></strong>We are committed to the growth and development of our employees in both their professional and personal lives through our Build a Better Life (BABL) program. We offer tools and resources including comprehensive health benefits for you and your family; Employee and Family Assistance Program; financial planning and saving resources; educational reimbursement and more.</li> <li><em><strong>We foster a casual atmosphere and a distinct lack of bureaucracy.</strong>&nbsp;</em>Our uniqueness is access to decision-makers, an openness for ideas, and the confidence that you aren&rsquo;t a number, you are a name. We pride ourselves on a place where people can bring their whole self to work and we train our managers on how to adapt to an individual&rsquo;s learning and feedback style. We empower our employees to make decisions, to learn from their mistakes, and to reach further in their career with us.</li> <li><strong><em>We care.&nbsp;</em></strong>There&rsquo;s just no other way to put this. No bells, no whistles needed. At Marks Supply, taking care of our people and giving back to our community is a priority.&nbsp; We support the&nbsp; Canadian Cancer Society and KidsAbility, as well as our We Care/We, Share award that splits donations between an employee cause and a client cause.</li> <li><strong><em>We have fun.</em></strong>&nbsp;In fact, we have a whole team dedicated to planning it. When in-person gatherings are allowed, we host skating nights, family BBQs, annual branch dinners, an in-house baseball team; a party to celebrate long term employees. Every month we publish our Coming Down the Pipe employee newsletter with educational tips, songs, and more shared by the people who make up our teams.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to be part of success, we encourage you to express your interest. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience. Apply now.</p> <p>Marks Supply welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</p>