U2 Fasteners - Operations Assistant - Thunder Bay, Ontario - Sept 2026

Job Title Operations Assistant - Thunder Bay, Ontario - Sept 2026 Start Date asap U2 Fasteners Mission "With a strong focus on our customers, we aim to create, promote and distribute a new generation of innovative, code- compliant, premium fasteners that will be used by professional builders, simply because they are the best." 20+ product lines that engineers and contractors agree on for whatever project you undertake. U2 Fasteners is an equal opportunity employer. Position Description Hands-on, technically capable operations professional who can manage purchasing and inventory while also taking ownership of product data, ERP processes, quality systems and technical product support. This is not simply a purchasing position. The successful candidate must be comfortable moving between purchasing decisions, Excel analysis, ERP data, suppliers, technical drawings, product specifications, quality systems and day-to-day operational problem solving. The U2 Fasteners’ Operations Assistant reports formally to the C.E.O. and informally to the corporate management team (VP Sales and Marketing, VP Corporate, Executive Chair). Hours of Work / Holidays / Compensation This could be a full time hourly position based on 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Standard hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. It could also be a part-time hourly position or a co-operative education placment. Occasional additional hours may be required during peak periods such as month end or year end. Overtime is paid in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act. This position is subject to a three month probationary period in accordance with company policy and the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Eligibility for company benefits (for select employees) begins upon successful completion of the probationary period. This is an on site position due to the nature of the role and the need for access to physical equipment, and in person coordination with internal teams. Compensation is hourly and based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. A defined pay range will be communicated to shortlisted candidates once approved by management and shareholders. Employment is subject to compliance with all company policies, including confidentiality, document handling, and workplace conduct standards. The U2 Employment Policy https://u2fasteners.com/U2Policy and related policy documents describe the work environment and conditions. All applicants are expected to review these documents prior to employment. Education / Qualifications / Experience Requirements College diploma or university degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field A Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering diploma combined with purchasing or operations experience would be particularly relevant P. Eng. or desire to pursue advanced education an asset. Life Long learners are needed. Equivalent substantial industry experience should be considered in place of formal education. Ideally 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, operations, supply chain, manufacturing or industrial distribution. Experience purchasing from international/overseas manufacturers is strongly preferred. Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, purchasing and supplier management. Experience working with ERP systems and product/item master data. Experience in a technical or industrial product environment is strongly preferred. good understanding of Windows operating systems, computer hardware, hand held computers, and related devices expected Excellent written (including technical documentation and business writing) and verbal communication skills Excellent skills related to the deployment / use of packaged software (especially spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, payroll, accounting) A recent, clean criminal record check Technical and Systems Skills The candidate should have: Advanced Excel skills — comfortable working with large datasets, formulas, lookups, data imports and inventory/purchasing models. Strong general ERP skills and the ability to understand how purchasing, inventory, costing, BOMs, pricing and product master data interact. Experience with the SYSPRO ERP an asset Ability to read and understand technical drawings and product specifications. Good understanding of inventory management, purchasing, landed costs and supply-chain processes. Strong documentation and data-management skills. Experience with ISO 9001 or another formal quality-management system is highly desirable. Experience with SOLIDWORKS/CAD is a major asset. 3D modelling/printing and product visualization/rendering experience is an asset. BarTender or similar label-design/database software experience is an asset. Experience maintaining multilingual product/packaging information is an asset. Personal Capabilities The person needs to be: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Technically curious and able to learn unfamiliar systems quickly. Comfortable investigating a problem independently. Capable of moving between detailed administrative work and higher-level analysis. Able to recognize when information doesn't make sense, rather than simply processing it. Confident dealing directly with suppliers, auditors, technical organizations and internal departments. Able to prioritize numerous small and large responsibilities without constant supervision. Comfortable taking ownership of a process from beginning to completion. Able to document processes so knowledge is retained within the company. Miscellaneous An Important Hiring Requirement: problem solving ability and ownership mentality. U2 Fasteners operates two entities, U2 Canada and U2 USA. The successful candidate will support customer and supplier accounts for both companies. All U2 staff begin with introductory training in the warehouse to understand workflow and documentation. The successful candidate will also receive onboarding in Inside Sales to learn order processing and daily coordination with the sales team. Overall We are seeking motivated, pragmatic, and collaborative individuals who will contribute to the company’s continued growth and success. The Operations Assistant is a key role in the company and plays an important part in supporting daily operations. Applications Job applications (covering letter + resume) including at least 3 references (two must be work related) will be received until October 30, 2026. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Drop us a line: jobs@u2fasteners.com; or call us: 807-345-3119 (local)   1-855-895-7096 (toll free)

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