Intern - Shop Administrator

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied(R) is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied(R) supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 
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Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking and has an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Intern – Shop Administrator at our Kamloops, BC location. The selected candidate will be part of our Applied Scholarship Program.
MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
We are seeking dedicated students who are interested in building a lasting relationship with us by returning year over year for Intern terms with the ultimate goal of permanent employment after graduation.
As part Applied’s Scholarship Program, at the end of each successful term the selected student will receive a scholarship award for their hard work. Upon returning each year and successfully completing a subsequent term, that award will increase in value!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Receiving and shipping all materials and products in an accurate and timely manner
-Sort material, stock shelves, pick orders, package and label materials
-Pick and prepare sales orders for outbound shipment
-Utilize and manage bin locations
-Organize and maintain all applicable records and files
-Maintain up to date knowledge of the company’s service offerings
-Maintain cooperative and productive inter-departmental relationships to deliver exceptional customer service
-Take personal responsibility for and actively engage in product, systems and skill training and development
 
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
-Excellent communication skills; verbal & written
-Strong time management skills
-Customer Service oriented
-Positive attitude
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced environment; work under pressure; attention to detail; repetitive tasks; bending, crouching, kneeling. Able to lift and carry heavy parts of up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
In this role, you will be met with opportunities for training, education, and challenge to help you grow both professionally and personally. We truly view our associates as an investment and highly encourage you to come grow with us.
You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
-Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
-Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
-Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
-Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
- Company supported community involvement opportunities
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.