Warehouse Associate

Work Location Type: Edmonton, AB 
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working(R) by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, and shipment of products while meeting productivity, quality, safety, behavioral and attendance expectations. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the distribution center.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Demonstrate and excel in Grainger Performance Drivers:
-Wow the Customer – Take personal responsibility for creating an exceptional customer experience
-Have A Winning Attitude – Beat the competition
-Drive For The Best Results – Work hard with integrity
-Make The Team Better – Take personal responsibility for team’s success
-Complete stock replenishment within company established timelines.
-Accurately and efficiently put-away products according to documented standard work instructions and procedures.
-Ensure trucks are offloaded and loaded using appropriate powered mobile equipment.
-Accurately and efficiently receive, sort and marshal products according to documented standard work instructions and procedures.
-Ensure compliance to AGI warehousing, stocking procedures and storage standards.
-Resolve exceptions in order fulfillment created by stock discrepancies, branch order processing errors etc.
-Utilize Manhattan WMS to identify and resolve exceptions, e.g. no finds, stock quantity discrepancies, damaged product, invalid totes, carrier changes, etc.
-Operate and maintain preventively warehouse powered industrial equipment.
-Follow appropriate lock out and tag out procedures for all powered industrial equipment.
-Safely perform assigned warehouse functions utilizing established processes, procedures and tools while meeting performance expectations for productivity, quality, safety and attendance.
-Perform functions associated with ASN close out resolution, unloading, stock replenishment, put-away,  inbound exceptions, ship close-out & verify 
-Understands and has the ability to perform all functions of a DCA I and DCA II.
-Follow safety policies, procedures of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and WHMIS in the storage, handling and movement of product.
-Work collaboratively as a team and assist other teams when required.
-Ability to cross train into other jobs with similar functional requirements.
-Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.
-Actively participates in process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
-Must be able to work the shift of Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm.
-Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. 
-Three to five years distribution experience with a solid understanding of warehouse management systems and DC warehousing, including Inbound and Outbound practices and procedure.
-Understand DC storage and product flow and impact on LEAN processes/concepts, productivity and cycle time.
-Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
-Moderate mathematical aptitude and computer skills required.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to work in a position requiring:
-Continuous standing and walking
-Repetitive and continuous lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional assisted lifting over 50 lbs.
-Squatting, bending, stooping, grasping, pushing, pulling and lifting of pallets and product from floor to shoulder heights.
-Wearing and operating wrist-worn or hand-held computerized scanning equipment
-Working in a position requiring work at elevated heights.
-Able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and work around moving equipment.
-Experience working with warehouse related systems and tools such as: warehouse management system (WMS), radio frequency (RF) scanning tools, would be an asset
-Previous experience using powered industrial equipment (cherry picker, pallet jacks, carts, walkie, tugger, swing reach and other equipment as needed) required. 
-Ability to safely meet performance expectations for quality, teamwork, productivity and housekeeping.
-Must have a positive, winning attitude that contributes to a constructive teamwork environment
-Demonstrated focus on “wowing” the customer with exceptional service.
Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):
-Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
-Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
-Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
-Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
-Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
-Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
-Employee discounts, team member perks and more!
 
DEI Statement
We encourage you even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.
Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Accommodations are available on request.