Warehouse Associate

**Why Do We Need You?”** Kaycan** has an exciting career opportunity for a **Warehouse Associate** based in **Nanaimo**to join our team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

Reporting to Warehouse Team Lead, a Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking and pulling customer orders as assigned, loading and unloading product trucks, as well as performing warehouse organization duties while providing exceptional customer service.

**Schedule**: Monday to Friday
**Status**:**Full Time, permanent, On-site

**Responsibilities**
- Accurately pick, pack, and process orders for timely shipment. Pick customer orders for shipment and ensure accuracy by picking the correct number and type of product.
- Compare internal orders with packing lists. Verifying/Receiving/inspecting and signing for shipment and courier deliveries. Unpack, inspect, sort and put stock away in appropriate locations.
- Load and unload trailers and operate material handling equipment such as forklift or pallet jacks.
- Conduct inventory cycle counts, maintain and organize inventory, ensure stock is in the correct location while keeping the warehouse clean and safe.
- Communicate with the Supervisor regarding low stock items, and document and report any damage or deficiencies immediately.
- Ensure the proper use of PPE and always adhere to safety protocols.
- Maintain safety compliance when operating material handling equipment, perform daily inspection of forklift prior to use, and report any unsafe work conditions that may arise.
- Complete other warehouse duties as required

**Is This Job For You?”** Here is what’s important to have to apply**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent experience that provides working knowledge of distribution activities.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in warehouse/distribution and/or customer service-related activities.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with customers and personnel.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team with mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Stamina - able to lift heavy items (more than 50lbs) for extended periods and perform repetitive physical work, including bending, lifting & reaching.
- Punctual, dependable, and possess an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude. Attention to detail is essential for accurately identifying and handling items, descriptions and quantities.

**A Little More About Us** Kaycan** **is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain** - the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

At **Kaycan** we offer more than just a dynamic work culture that values dedication and effort. We believe in creating an enjoyable and inclusive environment with exciting events and company-wide activities. But that's not all—we also provide an array of benefits, including but not limited to:

- Excellent healthcare benefits package.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Financial Security: Competitive Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).

**Why work for us?**

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization with a culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company prioritizes building the best teams in a diverse and inclusive workplace, while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Job Reference: CAN01561