Warehouseperson

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Asset languages**:

- Mandarin
- Iranian languages
- Panjabi; Punjabi
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Warehouse
- Manufacture
- Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
**Tasks**:

- Build pallets
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Ship orders
- Pick orders and stock
- Weigh materials and goods
- Make labels and attach to goods
- Wrap goods
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort, crate and stack goods
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
**Supervision**:

- No supervision responsibility
**Type of product**:

- Industrial supplies
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet
- Electronic mail
**Vehicle and equipment experience**:

- Dollies and hand trucks
- Strapping machine
- Pallet lifters
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Hardworking
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Support for newcomers and refugees**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
**Support for youths**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth