Warehouse Associate

**About InSchoolwear**

InSchoolwear is a leading school uniform company serving elite private schools across Canada, known for setting the bar in eco-friendly fabrics and functional school uniform design. We focus on creating transformational products and experiences that support student life and school culture while making uniform shopping easy, efficient, and enjoyable for families. Committed to exceptional customer service, we strive to drive positive change by fostering a healthier, sustainable future and providing an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

**Position Overview**

As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position involves managing the flow of goods within the warehouse, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and supporting inventory and logistics processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure smooth workflow, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols for self and team members.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to maintain operational efficiency.
- Organize and store stock and merchandise in designated locations after proper unboxing.
- Verify incoming shipments for accuracy by matching invoices to orders and inspecting goods for quality.
- Pack items according to company standards to ensure safe delivery in excellent condition.
- Retrieve items from inventory for processing and shipment with reliability and accuracy.
- Manage supply orders for various departments as needed.
- Handle inventory transfers between the warehouse and stores efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and report any discrepancies promptly.
- Organize orders and schedule items for pickup or delivery.
- Wrap and unwrap pallets for storage and shipment.
- Communicate stock levels with stores, managers, and buyers as required.
- Dispose of leftover packing materials, such as pallets and cardboard, responsibly.
- Load and unload trucks and other vehicles for goods transportation.

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As part of the InSchoolwear team, you'll contribute to delivering a seamless experience for our customers while supporting our mission of creating quality uniforms with care and precision.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to work weekends or evenings as needed in our peak season
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently
- Valid drivers license
- Maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing
- Experience working in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills are essential as working as a team in vital to maintaining an organized warehouse
- Knowledge in Microsoft excel, google sheets, and Gmail
- Typing and record keeping an asset in order to provide accurate information for managers and supervisors regarding warehouse inventory
- Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to importance
- Customer service mentality is beneficial to ensure a positive customer experience by shipping items to a high standard
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- High attention to detail, time management, reliable, hard working
- Able to manage and handle multiple tasks

**Why Join InSchoolwear?**
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Flexible hours.
- Opportunity for growth within the company.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Benefits including vision and dental
- **Joining the InSchoolwear team will mean you never work the holiday season again**_- our stores shut down over the holidays

**Schedule**:
Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on business needs, some weekends during peak times and special projects.

**This position is available immediately and pay starts at $17.50 per hour, plus statutory benefits.**

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

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person