Warehouse Person

**Warehouse Person**

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 14 years running.

**Our Values say it best**:

- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The **Warehouse Person** selects, organizes, and processes material in the warehouse in accordance with company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

**JOB TASKS**:

- Loads and unloads trucks, using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand
- Moves material between departments
- Maintains stock areas
- Checks packing slips and labels for accuracy
- Retrieves and prepares material according to Shipping Release and job envelope information
- Receives and maintains bills of lading and packing slips for use in reports
- Coordinates arrangements with trucking companies for special pick-ups or deliveries
- Performs minor preventive maintenance on forklifts and pallet jacks

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented
- Strong time-management skills; ability to work well with deadlines
- Good reading and comprehension skills
- Good mathematical skills
- Ability and willingness to work scheduled rotating shifts
- Ability to lift items weighing 40 lbs and perform duties involving stretching motions, stair climbing, ladder climbing, and standing

**REQUIRMENTS**:

- Secondary school (High School) diploma, or equivalent
- Forklift license
- Certified for Transportation of Dangerous Goods

**PREFERRED**:

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment

**What's in it for YOU?**
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Profit Sharing program
- Training and development support
- On site gym and cafeteria
- Being part of an awesome team