Warehouse Associate

Location:
This full-time position is based at Elmwood Home Hardware at 257 Elmwood Drive,
Moncton, New Brunswick.

Job Description:
The Warehouse / Receiving Person is primarily responsible for unloading and verifying merchandise and ensuring the warehouse and receiving area are kept organized. They must have the ability to read Home Hardware invoices, bill of lading, and picklists. The Warehouse / Receiving Person must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities:
o Unload incoming trucks.
o Check incoming merchandise against invoices or orders to spot shortages, damaged goods,
backorders, etc.
o Advise supervisor of shortages, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
o Keep the warehouse, storage, and check-in areas neat, clean, and orderly.
o Move heavy and bulky merchandise for customers and sales personnel.
o Price incoming merchandise.
o Prepare packages for mailing.
o Maintain maximum security in the warehouse and check-in areas.
o Process special orders for non-stock or out of stock items.
o Maintain an up-to-date receiving file.
o Keep price books and catalogues up to date.
o Move merchandise from the receiving area and warehouse to the sales floor.
o Follow company procedures regarding required signatures, forms, receipts, etc.
o Load and unload merchandise and materials.
o Follow all safety precautions when loading and unloading freight.
o Know the correct location of all products in stock.
o Work on special projects assigned by your supervisor after determining their priority in relation to your other responsibilities.
o Follow all receiving procedures and company policies as determined by management.
o Follow proper documentation procedures for merchandise that is to be returned or refused.
o Attending meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
o Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
o Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management to have the situation corrected.

Skills and Qualifications:
o High School graduation or equivalent.
o Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
o Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and delivery personnel.
o Ability to visually verify the contents of shipments.
o Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials.
o Must use basic arithmetic skills to verify orders, invoices, shipping, and packing documents.
o Ability to read Home Hardware invoices, bill of lading, picklists, etc.
o Must have basic computer skills.
o Must safely operate loading, unloading, and transfer equipment (forklifts, pushcarts, etc.)
o Willingness to learn.
o Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
o Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Must be able to move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds from the receiving area to the
warehouse and place it on shelves.

Working relationships
o Reports directly to Logistics Development Manager.

The Company
The Elmwood Group has been proudly serving Southeast New Brunswick for over 45+ years with 8 retail.
locations offering unrivaled expert advice, product selection & support.

• 5 Home Hardware Building Centre locations: Elmwood, Dieppe, Magnetic Hill, Downey, Tediche
• 1 Home Building Centre – Grande-Digue
• Home Furniture & Lightning showroom boutique
• Elmwood Design Centre
• Elmwood Manufacturing (Interior doors & finishes)
• Our vision & mission is to continuously grow by being the highest value provider to our clients by providing solutions through outstanding customer experience.Our values are integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and empowerment.
• *We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews

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We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants on request, under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Warehouse distribution: 1 year (required)
• lumber & building material.: 1 year (required)

Language:

• French & English (Bilingual) (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Moncton, NB E1A 1X4 (required)

Work Location: In person