Auto Parts Store Order Picker/stock Associate

**Position Title**: Auto Parts Store Order Picker/Stock Associate

**Location**: Hamilton, Ontario

**Type of Employment**:Part-time fixed-term contract with possibility of transitioning to full-time permanent or part-time permanent

**Compensation**:Minimum wage and comprehensive group benefits

**Hours**
- Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Additional hours (including Saturdays) may be required or available as needed

**Who are we looking for?**
- A team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and customer-focused mindset

**Position Summary**

As the Order Picker/Stock Associate, the individual will be required to efficiently check, pick, receive, ship, stock and organize automotive parts. They will help maintain the inventory and cleanliness of the store. The individual will be required to reliably deliver auto parts to our valued customers. They will be required to answer internal and external telephone calls and complete necessary paperwork in an accurate manner. Effective use of resources, such as the company database and parts catalogue will be required.

**Who are we?**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support all store warehouse duties (picking orders, receiving, inventory control, shipping, stocking and organizing)
- Help control inventory and ensure product availability
- Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate manner
- Efficiently and safely load auto parts onto delivery vehicles
- Efficiently and correctly complete deliveries being mindful of customer preferences
- Collaborate with the main warehouse to resolve stock-related concerns
- Maintain a clean and organized store by keeping racking, shelves, pallet area, workstations and shared spaces neat (organize products, sweep, dust, sanitize and mop)
- When required, answer inbound calls and ensure all calls are answered in a professional manner
- When required, coordinate the drivers for effective dispatching of vehicles
- Other reasonable duties as assigned by the management team

**Key Requirements**
- ** A valid G Driver’s License and a clean 3-year driver’s abstract required**:

- Picking, receiving, shipping, inventory control and stock maintenance experience an asset
- Basic math skills and ability to sort alphanumerically
- Basic computer skills (e.g. ability to use Outlook, online database and web-based training)

**Desirable Skills and Abilities**
- Accountability and dependability
- Excellent ability to work independently and as a team
- Positive attitude and a flexible mindset
- Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Time management and prioritization skills with a deadline-oriented mindset
- Ability and willingness to improve, learn and adapt in accordance with new procedures, change and technology

**Physical Requirements**
- Ability to lift and move 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) to 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) safely and consistently
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, twist, lift and bend on a regular basis

**Why work with us?**
- A supportive culture with opportunity for a long-term career
- Strong focus on the health and safety of employees with a dedicated Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, out of country/province travel, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance benefits (permanent full-time positions)
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
- Deferred-Profit Sharing Plan (Retirement Savings Plan)
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Employee pricing on products, social club perks and employee appreciation events
- Co-operative team environment with the unified goal of providing customers with the best experience with a unique delivery service and distribution network

**References**

References from previous employment or education may be required.

**Safety-Sensitive Position**

This position is a **safety-sensitive position**. The employee must be free from impairment while at work and be fit for duty, as high alertness level is absolutely required.

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