Warehouse Associate

About NEWL

Newell’s Express Warehousing Ltd. headquartered in Mississauga Is a 3PL provider that has been in business for over 30 years. We provide services such as warehousing, domestic trucking, and freight forwarding. Our team consists of dedicated hardworking individuals with a unified mission revolving around service excellence.

The Role

Our Warehouse Associates are key members of our warehouse team. They contribute to an accurate and seamless operational flow between incoming & outgoing shipments in the warehouse. The Warehouse Associates are responsible for loading and unloading shipments regularly, with the capability of repetitive heavy lifting, and use any necessary equipment, e.g. lift truck, forklift, etc. This includes receiving pallets and creating shipping orders in the Newl’s warehouse management system. Other responsibilities include the inspection of incoming shipments to verify contents and quality and may be required to assist in the scheduling of freight appointments. In addition, the Warehouse Associate is expected to occasionally assist on white glove delivery services on an “as-needed” basis.

Core Competencies

• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Operating Equipment

Job Duties

• Prepare to receive orders in the warehouse management system to accept the incoming products.
• Match product with purchase orders.
• Inspect product to ensure no visible damage.
• Operate a Forklift/Raymond Reach truck or Electric Pallet Jack in a safe manner to move the received product.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• May be required to assist with scheduling freight appointments.
• May lift cases of product and/or stock merchandise according to documented procedures.
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
• Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries. This includes creating shipping orders in the warehouse management system.
• Using an RF scanner for receiving goods, putting away pallets, and shipping goods.
• Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required.
• Manage inventory in the warehouse management system.
• Sort and distribute incoming shipments.
• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off.
• Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Follow current standards and procedures.
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
• Problem solves for any cases of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries.
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with white glove delivery services on an “as-needed” basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or post-secondary.
• Forklift and reach truck certification.
• Working experience in the Shipping and Receiving role preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of filling out waybills and bills of landing and international shipments.
• Ability to weigh and measure items.
• Working knowledge of safe lifting methods.
• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Computer literacy, including working skills of Excel and e-mail.
• Previous experience using a warehouse management system.
• Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Personal health spending account
• Career advancement opportunities
• Incredible and supportive work environment
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to perform repetitive heavy lifting?
• What are the warehouse management systems you have used before?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift and reach truck certification (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person