Existing Vacancy
Starting Salary: $55,000/year
About Us
Steel Fire is a company that thrives behind the scenes to protect lives and property. You may not see our logo splashed everywhere, and that's by design. We're the quiet force, the essential partner to a vast network of service providers and OEMs, supplying the critical products and solutions that keep our communities safe.
Think of the places you visit every day – your favourite restaurant, a bustling mall, a modern office tower, or your own condo building. Chances are, Steel Fire has played a role in ensuring your safety. We provide the emergency lights that guide you in a blackout, the fire alarm components that alert you to danger, the fire extinguishers and hoses ready for action, and the detectors that sense the first signs of trouble. We're proud to be a trusted supplier to industry leaders like Johnson Controls, Carrier, and Amerex, providing them with the vital components they rely on. By working at Steel Fire, you make a real difference. Your work directly supports life safety systems that protect people, property, and communities every single day. Even behind the scenes, your impact is meaningful, tangible, and essential.
Core Values
- Deliver WOW
- Driven by WHY
- Show your Personality (Be-Personal)
- Do More with Less
- Relentless Determination
Job Overview
The Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Specialist plays a key critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse organization. This role requires a highly dependable, detail-oriented professional with deep experience in shipping and receiving operations who takes ownership of accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment, works independently as well as with the customer service, operations and warehouse teams, and consistently supports operational excellence and customer commitments.
Key Impact
You make an impact by maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring timely material availability, and upholding safe, efficient warehouse operations. Through disciplined receiving, precise system updates, and strong attention to detail, you prevent errors, support production flow, and contribute to a culture of accountability, efficiency, and customer focus.
Role and Responsibilities
Receiving and Inventory Accuracy
- Unload trucks and trailers using appropriate material handling equipment
- Verify all inbound shipments for accuracy, including product type, quantities, and condition
- Identify and report discrepancies or damages using packing slips, bills of lading, product identification tools, and supporting documentation
- Accurately enter all received quantities into the ERP system (Modular) in a timely manner
- Ensure all inventory is assigned to a correct and documented bin location within the Warehouse Management System
Warehouse Operations
- Place received product into designated bin locations and proactively restock pick bins as required
- Supply raw materials to Production and remove finished goods efficiently to support workflow
- Ensure all materials remaining in the facility are properly labeled, stored, and system-tracked
- Assist with bin maintenance, inventory organization, and cycle counting activities as needed
Shipping and Logistics
- Prepare courier and carrier documentation, including waybills and bills of lading
- Coordinate and organize outbound shipments for pickup and delivery
- Load materials onto trucks safely and accurately according to shipping requirements
Continuous Improvement and Standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization across receiving, storage, and shipping areas
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and workflow
- Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset and contribute positively to team and operational goals
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
- Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Operate material handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in warehouse shipping and receiving
- Proven track record of meeting accuracy, safety, and productivity targets
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse best practices
- Experience working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems
- Forklift operation and hands-on experience operating counterbalance and reach trucks
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high standards of organization
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift upto 60 lbs
- Must know how to drive a Forklift and wheel loaders
- Ability to comfortably stand, move, bend, lift, reach
Attributes of Success
- Strong attention to detail with a clear commitment to inventory accuracy and quality standards
- High level of accountability and ownership over tasks and outcomes
- Safety focused mindset with consistent adherence to health and safety procedures
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross functional teams
- Solid problem-solving skills with the confidence to identify and address discrepancies
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected for an interview, please contact Human Resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- What about this role and our organization aligns with your career goals, personal values, and who you are as a person?
Work Location: In person
