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Scope of the position
The Warehouse Associate performs warehouse duties and functions to support inventory integrity, order processing picking, packing, staging, shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately receives and effectively puts away product to utilize time efficiently.
Receives product from branch transfers to fulfill customer orders.
Receives product, process customer backorders and branch stock replenishment in order to have product available for sale.
Accurately picks and prepares shipping orders to meet shipping cutoff times and processes orders according to all regulatory standards.
Replenishes and maintains showroom stock to create an appealing well-stocked environment for customers.
May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed (sweeping, dusting, and mopping).
Supports customer service by assisting customers in picking up and loading product.
Skills and Qualifications
1- 3 years warehouse/material handling experience preferred.
Able to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Is open to feedback and takes responsibility for personal development.
This position utilizes both manual and power material handling equipment to perform job functions, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
Employees in this position must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance; the majority of time is spent standing and walking. You must have the ability to climb, bend, squat, reach, grasp and lift.
Must have flexibility in their work schedule as they may be asked to work an occasional Saturday.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Works easily with others in a high paced work environment.
Be energetic and self-motivated.
Maintain a business-like manner at all times.
Excellent communication skills.
Must have own transportation available.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Industrial Warehouseperson Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Customer service skills
- Build pallets
- Ship orders
Specific Skills
- Wrap goods
- Transport and distribute materials and goods
- Pick orders and stock
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort goods
- Maintain and organize inventory
Work Setting
- Warehouse
- Retail and wholesale distribution centre
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Industrial lift trucks and forklifts
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots