Warehouse Assistant

We are hiring for a Warehouse Assistant. Please note that this is a full time year round permanent position for 40 hours per week. We are not hiring for seasonal/part time, if you are not available or qualify for full time permanent hours please do not apply.

Mimi Imports is the Canadian Distributor for Guinness Apparel/Glassware, Harry Potter, European Soccer and many other well known Entertainment Brands. (www.mimiimports.com & www.soccercards.ca)

We are looking for a reliable Warehouse Assistant for employment with a rapidly growing family run distribution business. We are a small team that work hard to deliver on our promise to our customers, we rely on exceptionally talented, bright, and committed people.

Currently, we’re seeking a Warehouse Assistant for our fulfillment center located in Guelph Ontario. The focus will be to work directly with our Warehouse Manager and Customer Service Team’s in processing and handling orders on both our B2B and B2C Ecommerce sides of the business. The regular hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

The focus will be on our ecommerce side of the business. Working on preparing stock to send to various fulfillment centres for Amazon and Walmart. In addition, processing daily online orders in our warehouse for various marketplaces. This skilled multitasker will manage the receiving, handling, storing, picking, and packing activities of the warehouse, ensuring that quality standards are met or exceeded. The Warehouse Assistant must achieve inventory accuracy, coordinate order fulfillment, and run the day-to-day operations efficiently. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented and able to manage multiple facets of warehouse operations simultaneously with limited supervision.

Warehouse Associate job duties and responsibilities:

Loading, unloading and moving products and materials by hand or by using equipment such as a hand pump trolleys.

Counting, weighing, sorting, labelling, packing and unpacking products of various sizes to make sure shipments are safe.

Keeping an inventory of products in the warehouse and making sure everything is in the correct place and ordered if needed.

Keeping the area safe and ensuring the safety of other warehouse workers.

Working with others within the warehouse and office to make sure daily procedures are completed on time and accurately.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience using a Tape Gun, Packaging Materials and Processing Shipping Labels

Experience with E-Commerce Marketplaces or proceeding online orders is an asset.

Expert ability to sort products and materials, take inventory, and weigh packages when needed.

Ability to quickly learn how to handle different materials and products, making sure products are stored safely.

Excellent oral communication skills with close attention to detail.

Understanding of all safety requirements for the warehouse.

Daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.

Schedule and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency.

Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers to ensure efficient delivery of packages.

High school diploma or equivalent

Two or more years of experience in a warehouse

Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies

Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities

Ability to work collaboratively with all company staff

Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Days (Please do not apply if you are looking for a seasonal position)

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 40 per week (8:30am -4:30pm M-F)

Bonus Pay & Overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work full time permanent Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm?
• Are you still completing Post Secondary School University/College? If you are please do not apply as we are looking for permanent full time availability.
• Do you have experience using a Tape Gun, Packaging Supplies and Shipping Labels?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-22