Warehouse / Production Associate

Warehouse / Production Associate
(Warehouse Shipper/Receiver & Forklift Operator)

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract: Contract until end of July 2026
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: $28/hr

At Portable Electric, we believe in Clean, Quiet power. Off-Grid.

WHO WE ARE AT PORTABLE ELECTRIC
Portable Electric is an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring “Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid.” by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions. We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable. 
Portable Electric has over 750 portable units in the field available in 14 countries to date. Through our trademarked Voltstack® and related products, Portable Electric has earned a strong global brand as a pioneer in portable and renewable power systems. Portable Electric has an innovative go-to-market approach and leasing options and is en route to becoming a global leader in mobile power-as-a-service. Portable Electric designs, engineers and manufactures at its headquarters in Vancouver, BC. 

Our Values Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.
People - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity and collaboration are the core of our relationships. 
Owners - We are accountable and trustworthy.
Winners - We win where we choose to compete.
Entrepreneurs - We lead by anticipating customer needs.
Revolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

Your impact as a Warehouse / Production Associate
This role will support the timely flow of materials through our manufacturing facility. This role involves both computer work  at a desk and physical hands-on work in the warehouse. The work includes operating the forklift and other warehouse equipment as required, shipping and receiving, as well as providing support to inventory management and warehouse operations.

Perform general warehouse duties, including organizing shelves, pallet racking area and other warehouse areas to ensure a smooth flow of materials  

Safely operate the forklift (sit-down counterbalance) and other warehouse equipment (e.g. pallet jack, pallet stacker) to load and unload materials from trucks and pallet racking

Receive products according to standard operating procedures; perform quality checks, investigate discrepancies between the packing slip and PO and report any damaged products

Package customer orders according to procedures and customer requirements (this may include building wooden crates)

Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is complete and accurate

Assist with all inventory counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels

Operate the company van (class 5 driver's license is required) to pick-up & drop-off materials locally when required

Assist with arranging logistics, utilizing both local couriers and international freight carriers

Comply with all health and safety regulations

Visually inspecting metalwork for powder coat or paint issues or shipping/handling damage

Basic testing functional, programming of power electronics and calibration of batteries or willing to be trained

Assisting with some basic assembly, installing insulation, adding decals and labels

Other duties may be assigned 

Requirements 

Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving

Minimum 2 years of sit-down counterbalance forklift experience with valid forklift certification

Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract

Knowledgeable with Hazmat Transport Regulations or willing to take training

Experience with international shipping regulations and documentation

Experience working with dangerous goods

Experience with heavy loads and ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time

Ability to use the computer and work with MS Office Suite

Attention to detail, strong organizational skills

Self-motivated team player with ability to work in a fast paced environment

Location: 

This is a role working out of our Vancouver, BC location full-time

Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

This is a contract role until end of July 2026