Custodian

CUSTODIAN - Full-Time, Permanent on Afternoons

We want you to join our team

Located in the beautiful Niagara Region, Book Depot Inc. is a Canada’s Best Managed Company with an award-winning Waterstone Most Admired culture - and we’re an innovative leader in the bargain book industry for more than 30 years Today, our massive 500,000 square foot distribution facility pushes the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day.

At Book Depot Inc. we believe that reading is at the heart of Enchanting the Mind, and it is our shared purpose to bring this purpose to life - one book at a time. Our culture and everything that we do is guided by our core values:

- WE NOT ME - we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first
- KICK SOME MOON DUST - we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
- RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER - we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
- WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE - we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
- WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT - we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
- NO DONKEYS - we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.
- We are looking to grow the Book Depot Inc. family with enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation.

Our Opportunity

We have an opportunity available for a **permanent, full-time Custodian on our afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, from 3:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. **at our Thorold Distribution Centre**.**

Main responsibilities:

- Working shifts on afternoon (3:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m., Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week), arriving on time and ready to work
- Promoting a clean and organized work environment
- Cleaning and disinfecting our facility’s public spaces, including high-touch surfaces, staff lunchrooms, and washrooms
- Ensuring the showroom is cleaned
- Sweeping/dry mopping and power scrubbing/washing floors throughout the warehouse
- Emptying all garbage containers inside and outside the building and disposing of garbage in the dumpster; remove and replace recycling bins throughout the warehouse
- Organizing the janitorial room, cataloguing and recording supplies, and ordering supplies when required
- Removing snow and salting walkways
- Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members to complete tasks
- Carrying out tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
- Upholding safe and lean work procedures in accordance with Book Depot’s Health and Safety Program
- Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity and accuracy levels
- Other related tasks as may be required

Requirements and Qualifications
- Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
- Prior related experience is an asset
- Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
- Good English communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
- Ability to work independently, while part of a team

Other considerations:
Please note that CSA approved ‘green triangle patch’ safety shoes or boots are required for all of our positions.
- Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary._