Warehouse Associate

2 weeks ago


Canada Book Depot Inc. Full time
Warehouse Associate – Permanent, Full-Time

Full Time Thorold, ON, CA

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1127

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – Permanent, Full-Time

Join One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Located in the beautiful Niagara Region and the recipient of both the Canada’s Best Managed Companies and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture awards, Book Depot Inc. is an innovative leader in the bargain book industry, and we have been for more than 30 years. Today, our massive 500,000 square foot distribution facility pushes the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day.

At Book Depot Inc. we believe that reading is at the heart of enchanting the mind, and it is our shared responsibility to bring this purpose to life – one book at a time. Our culture and everything that we do is guided by this core purpose to make a generational impact. In working together to achieve new heights, this role has the potential to give you a high sense of achievement and impact helping provide accessibility to books in areas needed most around the globe. Here at Book Depot, we use the following core values as our guiding principles:

  • WE NOT ME – we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first
  • KICK SOME MOON DUST – we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
  • RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER – we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
  • WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE – we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
  • WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT – we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
  • NO DONKEYS – we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.
We are looking to grow the Book Depot Inc. family with enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation.

We have an opportunity available for permanent, full-time Warehouse Associates on our afternoon shift (3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.) at our Thorold main office and distribution center.

Responsibilities:

  • Working afternoons (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.) shifts, as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work.
  • Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
  • Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e. sorting, shipping)
  • Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
  • Upholding safe and lean work procedures in accordance with Book Depot’s Health and Safety Program
  • Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity and accuracy levels
  • Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders
  • Other related responsibilities as required

People and Culture:

  • Model Book Depot’s values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them
  • Enable Book Depot’s purpose-driven culture of Enchanting the Mind, that is values-aligned, family friendly, high-performing and innovative; and recognize team members who are consistently contributing to this culture
  • Ensure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goals
  • Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability
  • Actively empower the learning and professional growth of your team through encouraging your team’s participation in Book Depot University (BDU), and also being a participant 
  • Provide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your team

Qualifications:

  • Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Experience working in a warehouse is an asset
  • Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
  • Comfortable using computers for basic tasks
  • Basic English communication skills (oral and written)
  • Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
  • Ability to work independently, while part of a team

Other Considerations:

Our full-time opportunities include great perks such as health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period, paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose of Enchanting the Mind, and a $75 reimbursement on a new pair of safety shoes. Please note that CSA approved ‘green triangle patch’ safety shoes or boots are required for all of our positions.

We very much appreciate and thank you for your application and interest in Book Depot Inc., however, only those individuals selected to participate in our interview process will be contacted. We will keep all resumes received for one year.

Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary.

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