Warehouse Associate

About HPD

Who We Are

Hi-Performance Distributors (HPD) is the leading R/C and Model Hobby distributor in Canada. At our core, HPD is about real people enabling others to have fun. Every item that leaves our warehouse is an opportunity for a moment of fun in Canada. We are honoured to be a part of that. For that reason, we measure success not in profits but in moments of fun!

Founded in 1991, HPD has experienced substantial growth in recent years – garnering recognition from both The Globe and Mail and Canadian Business Magazine. Guided by our core values of Care, Honour, and Initiative, our team continues to learn and grow as we seek to fulfill our vision of being Canada’s trusted experts in fun. We are looking for a new team member to help us make that exciting vision a reality.

What We Offer

Our mission of fun applies within our organization as well. Life is fun when we feel safe and secure, with a strong sense of purpose and pride in our accomplishments. Then we are free to laugh and explore. We enable our employees to have fun by providing:

· Competitive wages

· Paid extended medical & dental benefits (after 3 months)

· An additional $4000 (per calendar year) Lifestyle/Health Spending Account

· A well-stocked kitchen with free snack and lunch items

· Frequent catered team lunches

· Ongoing professional development

· Potential for advancement

· An exciting and dynamic culture

· Team-building events

· Product available at cost

· Opportunities to play with our extensive line of hobby products, including a fleet of RC vehicles

Who We Want

While we believe in life-long learning – and look forward to seeing you grow as a valued member of the HPD team – there are some integral elements that we look for at every level of our organization. If this list sounds like you, then you may just be an HPD team member in the making!

Our team members take our three core values to heart:

· Care

· Honour

· Initiative

Additionally, we seek people who demonstrate:

· Integrity

· Organization

· Pursuit of excellence

· Customer focus

· The ability to work independently

· Team contribution

· Adaptability

· Tenacity

Of course, each role has its own specific needs beyond the core HPD team traits. For the Warehouse Associate position, we are looking for a person who demonstrates the following characteristics:

· Strong verbal communication skills

· A positive disposition

· Detail oriented

· Good spatial conceptual abilities

What We Need

Title:

Warehouse Associate

Description:

Warehouse Associates at HPD are trained to be proficient in all aspects of our warehouse. These roles include, but are not limited to, order picking, shipping, receiving and restocking product. Our associates aim for high levels of accuracy in their work and strive to do so in a timely manner. Together, all members of the warehouse team ensure that the warehouse is kept cleanly, orderly, and safe while contributing to a positive work atmosphere for one another.

Responsibilities:

· Unloading/unpackaging products

· Putting products away in the correct locations

· Restocking products as required

· Picking client orders to prepare for shipment

· Accurately scanning orders to be shipped

· Carefully packing orders for shipment; ensuring that all shipped orders are properly packed and organized for safe shipment with all required documents included

· Properly loading, preparing, and wrapping pallets

Requirements:

· Able to be on your feet all day (our associates average 10,000 – 15,000 steps per day)

· Able to lift up to 70 lbs (few of our items weigh this much, but it is required for the few that do)

· Steel-toe footwear

· Reliable transportation to arrive to your shift on time every day (public transportation is not an option due to our location)

Beneficial Experience/Skills:

· Previous warehouse experience

· Familiarity with Vertical Lift Module (VLM), Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) and Genie for picking products from higher up on our racks (up to 17’)

· Forklift experience (rarely used in our warehouse)

How to Apply

Are you ready to enable others to have fun? Please send us your resume and a cover letter telling us how you have demonstrated Care, Honour, and Initiative in the past.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person