Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Worker to join our team at Granite Warehouse Inc. in a permanent position.

Work Term:

• Permanent

Work Language:

• English

Hours:

• 30 to 40 hours per week

Education:

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience:

• Experience an asset

Work Setting:

The successful candidate will work in an urban area.

Tasks:

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Pick orders and stock
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, and physically demanding work. Attention to detail is essential.

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Personal Suitability:

• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for Persons with Disabilities:

We provide physical accessibility accommodations, visual accessibility accommodations, and auditory accessibility accommodations. We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities and offer mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities.

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. We assist with immediate settlement needs and support social and labour market integration.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• 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.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• 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
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Youths:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. We offer on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans. We offer mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous People:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. We offer mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for Mature Workers:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers. We apply hiring policies that discourage age discrimination and offer mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for Visible Minorities:

We participate in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. We apply hiring policies that discourage discrimination and offer mentorship programs.

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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