Warehouse Associate

Job Description:
Material Handlers contribute to the efficient operation of the warehouse by providing labor support to the Branch, and perform a range of general and specific warehouse task in the freezer (-18°C) that can be easily learned on the job such as staging, loading, unloading, stock, receiving.
Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of designated freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of corporate warehouses;
• Prepare customers’ orders for delivery and ensure all orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules;
• Enforce operating procedures and company policies regarding security, safety, health and cleanliness of the warehouse;
• Stage, load and unload products weighing 60 pounds the designated area;
• Responsible for quality control. No damaged product is sent out, and no damaged product will be stored;
• Attend job and/or safety and health related trainings;
• Operate with and perform preventive maintenance forklift and/or palette jacks;
• Provide fill in support for other departments in the warehouse;
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse manager.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma and/ or equivalent experience.
• Reading, writing and speaking in English is required.
• Certification and experience in operating Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Spend long hours standing, bending, walking, and stretching, lifting materials and products up to 60 pounds and carrying of smaller items will be involved. Sometimes need to stay in the freezer (-18°C) with freezer suit provided. The work still can be strenuous, even though mechanical materials-handling equipment is employed to move heavy items. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats.

Must be authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis for any employer.
Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Extended Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• RRSP with company matching
• and much more!

Must be authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis for any employer.
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