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warehouse associate

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Employer details Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply

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*The Opportunity* Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2009 ? earning us the ultimate honour of Platinum Club Member Status. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day warehouse operations and activities, with a goal to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. *Responsibilities* * Assisting with shipping and vehicle loading. * Receiving and unloading incoming shipments. * Order picking, packing, and staging. * Cycle counting and replenishment. * Verification and stocking of materials into inventory. * Ensuring that inventory is stored and protected from damage and readily available for shipment. * Assisting in annual physical inventory preparation and counts. * Safely operating and maintaining warehouse equipment and vehicles (i.e. Electric counterbalance). * Following quality service standards and complying with warehouse and health and safety procedures, rules, and regulations. * Other duties as assigned. *What You Offer* * Minimum 1-2 Years previous warehouse experience. * Minimum 1-2 Years of electric counterbalance experience preferred. * Strong communication skills, with a customer service orientation. * Good interpersonal skills and positive attitude. * Excellent organization skills. * Detail-oriented, ability to problem-solve. As a leading Canadian owned plumbing, HVAC and hydronics wholesale distributor, we are comprised of 17 locations and 3 luxury showrooms and are a proud supporter and supplier to the essential Plumbing and Heating trade contractors in the Ontario market. Desco is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to Desco, and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process. _This posting is for a current opening. By selecting ?Apply Now?, you as an applicant hereby give free and express consent for all the information you have provided and will provide to Desco Heating and Plumbing Supply Inc. to be recorded in a file that will be created concerning your application for the position applied above. You have been informed that the file created for your application will be accessible to company personnel involved in the selection and hiring process. It will then be stored for at least 36 months in the company?s candidate database, in accordance with applicable security and confidentiality standards, unless you request its withdrawal and destruction in writing. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, or interviewing._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $21.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: * Guelph, ON N1L 1M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Warehouse or receiving: 1 year (preferred) * Forklift: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Forklift Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person