Warehouse Associate

The Company is part of the Diploma Healthcare Group (DHG) which is a group of specialized medical device distribution companies operating in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. DHG is owned by Diploma PLC, a public company traded on the London Stock Exchange with a market cap in excess of £1.1B.

Somagen Diagnostics Inc. was founded +30 years ago in Edmonton and has grown steadily to become Canada’s largest independent provider of medical diagnostic technology to laboratories, hospitals and clinics. Somagen is the exclusive Canadian distributor for many of the world’s most respected diagnostic product suppliers such as Polymedco, Phadia, and Sakura. We pride ourselves on being a highly technical sales organization providing leading support solutions to our clinical customers. Our proven business model has consistently achieved sustained growth even through challenging economic times.

Vantage Endoscopy and AMT Surgical are leading sales focused distribution organizations specializing in high tech niche diagnostic and therapeutic medical products focused on Endoscopy/GI Suite, GI Clinics and Hospital Operating Rooms across Canada.

Representing suppliers of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic products devices from around the world, we are a leader in medical product and device distribution in Canada.

What your day looks like:

Various Warehouse functions including but not limited to:

• Receiving and verification of new and returned products, company assets and customer owned product.
• Picking and packing and shipping of all products, (including perishables), to customers.
• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized.
• Administrative functions including inventory counts, preparation of documents and booking transport for shipments.
• Written and verbal communication with team members, vendors and customers.
• Work collaboratively to support all other areas of the business to meet the service objective of Quality and Service Excellence to exceed customer expectations.
• Other tasks as they arise.

The Skill:

• Candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Experience in a warehouse environment (shipping, receiving, inventory) is required.
• Must be physically fit, able to reach up or reach down, and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Must be able to operate electric lift equipment (training provided).
• Some level of Word, Excel, Outlook or other data entry experience (automated courier terminal for example) is a requirement.
• Detail-oriented and focus on accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• High School graduation or equivalent is a requirement.
• ERP systems WHIMS

What’s in it for you:

• Brand new facility in Mississauga close to the 401 and/or 407
• Great benefits including health, dental and vision.
• 3 weeks’ Vacation
• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business.
• A great range of social activities
• Employee referral program
• And so much more!!

Hours and Location:

• Monday-Friday – hours of operation 0700 to 1730 (shift times will be determined with new location)
• Mississauga (Meadowvale area)

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check and references.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005, should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

If you are interested in working for a progressive and dynamic company with solid growth potential, in a field that has a direct impact on the lives of our employees, hospital staff and patients, then we would like to hear from you on how you can contribute and grow with us!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to lift 45 pounds

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse Associate: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person