Kooy Bros Careers
Warehouse Associate
Description
We’re growing — and we’re looking for an energetic, reliable Warehouse Associate Advisor to join our team.
Kooy Brothers is a Canadian, family-owned business proudly serving our community for over 40 years. We’re serious about exceptional customer service and equally committed to supporting the people who make it possible. When you join Kooy, you join a team that values respect, partnership, agility, problem-solving, integrity, and empowering each other to succeed.
If you’re energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering great service, we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties involving coordinating inventory and material handling to meet schedules to provide outstanding customer support and service.
Core Responsibilities (Daily, Highest Impact)
- Receive and inspect all incoming products and accessories.
- Pick, stage, and prepare outgoing whole-goods shipments.
- Maintain accurate inventory and rotate aging units.
- Organize and maintain the warehouse environment.
- Load/unload machines and equipment using appropriate equipment.
- Follow all Warehouse Health & Safety procedures.
Operational Support Responsibilities
- Learn Kooy product lines and store goods correctly.
- Receive and stage shipments for internal departments.
- Prepare and complete required shipping documentation.
- Complete daily equipment inspections and report issues.
- Process and ship online and parts department orders.
- Participate in the annual inventory count.
Additional Duties
- Assist with special warehouse projects.
- Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Minimum 2 years’ Warehouse shipping/receiving experience or relevant work experience working with machinery and movement of goods
- Forklift Operators Certification is preferred
- Previous experience operating reach truck and/or scissor lifts is preferred
- Must have ability to get (re)certified for all lift trucks
- Must have proven mechanical aptitude
- Previous experience operating power equipment is required
- Strong verbal and written English language skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in MS Outlook and Excel
- Bin location experience is an asset
- Ability to lift and carry large, bulky and/or heavy products up to 50 lbs. is required
- Must have a valid G Driver’s License
- Ability to work weekends (8am – 12 noon) in Spring/Fall and on a rotation throughout rest of the year
Success Characteristics:
- Minimum 2 years of warehouse or machinery handling experience.
- Forklift Operator Certification preferred; ability to be re-certified required.
- Experience with reach trucks, scissor lifts, and other power equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid G Driver’s License.
- Ability to work Saturday mornings during peak seasons.
Perks:
- Competitive salary
- On the job training
- Health Benefits
- Friday Lunches - just one of our ways of saying thank you to our team!
- Employee discounts on merchandise and equipment
- Central location – close to Highways 400/401
How to Apply
Please submit your application via our portal at: https://workwithusatkooy.applytojobs.ca/
Thank you for considering Kooy Bros as your next move. We truly appreciate every application we receive. While we’re only able to contact candidates selected for an interview, we review each submission carefully.
We’re always looking for great people who take pride in their work and care about doing things the right way!
Compensation
$42,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year