Warehouse Associate

DC Associate

We’re looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team in Kingston, ON. As an associate in the distribution centre, you will be an integral part of our team. The facility is a fast-paced operation focused on servicing our customers distribution and logístical needs. Our associates gather all of the necessary skills from picking, packing, shipping, receiving, administration, and logistics as they progress through the ranks of the business.

Throughout our program, on the job experience is supplemented with coaching by experienced mentors, customer visits, and a variety of training programs.

The company offers a competitive benefits plan, bonus structure, continued education and personal development opportunities.

Job Duties
- **Picking** orders in a correct and efficient manner.
- **Packing and Wrapping** orders in such a way that they are safe and well presented. All the appropriate labelling and paperwork is in order. All product has been pictured for reference.
- **Receiving **product with diligence and accuracy. All damage is noted, all shorts are accounted for. Product is received into the warehouse according to its flow in the picking lanes.
- **Shipping **orders by creating bills of lading, and calling in carriers. Accurately entering all addresses and shipping references. Utilizing the most appropriate carriers according to service level.
- **Operation of Forklift** and other equipment. The forklift is utilized in the warehouse for many aspects of picking, receiving, wrapping and shipping.
- **Customer Service **will be an important role. Customer pickups, facility touring, and customer calls must all be handled with the utmost of respect and professionalism.
- **Oversight** of projects.

Job Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Motivated and driven, result oriented
- Attitude of Service
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be physically able to lift 75lbs occasionally, 50lbs often, and stand throughout the work day.

**Experience in the areas of warehousing, administration, supervision, logistics, forklift operation will all be of great value.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
During the pandemic we've become a closed facility, and keep outside traffic diverted from our facility to reduce the potential for infection. We adhere to distancing, mask wearing, and vaccination / boosters to keep us safe internally.

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- Material Moving & Warehousing Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-28