Warehouse Associate

**Job Summary**

The Warehouse Associate will be working within a high-volume warehouse environment, while safely providing various warehouse services with general supervision following all established procedures and guidelines (SOP’s). This role reports to the Warehouse Manager and responsibilities for this position include order picking, staging, packing, shipping, product replenishing, receiving, putting away materials and when required, driving the reach truck. In addition, the Warehouse Associate, along with the entire Operations Team, supports a culture of GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and safety in a team environment.

This position will be based out of our Pickering Distribution Center (DC) and operate in a full-time capacity onsite.

Nature’s Way Canada has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2024, making it a great place to work.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**
- Accurately picks orders according to requirements and specifications.
- Accurately receives and stores materials according to facility specifications and GMP requirements.
- Performs replenishment of pick locations.
- Performs transactions that are timely and accurate.
- Lifts and stacks materials onto pallets and secures for movement.
- Puts away and transports materials using various material handling equipment.
- Applies shipping labels to cases and pallets.
- Loads and unloads trailers.
- Performs general housekeeping duties, to always keep the work area clean.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment in compliance with OHS regulations, ISO, and GMP requirements.
- Follows all established safety procedures and uses proper Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
- Achieves and maintains established KPI’s for the area (picking, receiving, putting away, replenishing and inventory/quality accuracy).
- Picks and stages orders for contract manufacturers in a timely manner.
- Conducts cycle counts.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be a strong team player and posses a positive attitude.
- Must have performed in a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) environment and understand warehouse requirements, supporting a fast paced, pick/pack operation.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Able to work shifts from 10:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, with potential flexibility in future.
- General computer knowledge, including Word and Excel is required.
- Prior experience with SAP.
- A Forklift license is required.
- Possesses a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and a minimum of 1-year related experience in a high-volume WMS/RF distribution environment preferred.

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from associates, customers, freight service providers, and management.

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform simple calculations and quotients. May be required to structure algorithms at times for reporting and programming for simulation.

**REASONING ABILITY**

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The Associate is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The Associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include dose vision, distance vision, color vision, and yjr ability to adjust focus.

**What We Offer**

It is Nature’s Way Canada’s philosophy to inspire and promote a physically and emotionally healthy workforce. To enhance the health of every employee and their families, we've created an environment to foster our philosophy. All eligible employees receive:

- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Comprehensive Wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Employee Discount Program on all NWC products
- Employee Recognition Programs

**To Apply**

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nature’s Way Canada. We will contact those applicants chosen for an interview.

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