Full Time Warehouse Associate

**Who we are**: The Floral Express is a family-owned and operated company. Our primary focus is wholesale fresh-cut flowers procured directly from the farm and delivered to our amazing customers, such as grocery chains, florists, and event specialists. We love what we do, and we are growing We deliver our products across Ontario, into the Maritime provinces and down into the USA. We appreciate our customers’ need for fresh products, which has led to the design of our sales and supply chain, which enables us to deliver the freshest products possible As a team, we are striving to become a leading floral products wholesaler in North America, and we plan to achieve this by continuing to deliver exceptional value, offering a broad assortment of high-quality floral products at competitive pricing, along with the support of our exemplary customer service. We are committed to making Floral Express a great place to work through the best management practices, fair compensation, and an excellent company culture that encompasses employee wellness and wellbeing. Floral Express is currently seeking a motivated and results-driven **Warehouse Associate** on a **full-time basis**, working 30+ hours per week. **The position**: The Warehouse Associate's role is to meet and surpass customer expectations by delivering top-quality flowers punctually. If you like being active and on the move, this position suits you. Our team values speed and efficiency, following a "work smarter, not harder" approach. Working hours are generally during the day, but you may need to work some evenings and Saturdays as required. Due to our fresh-cut flower business, completion of tasks can extend beyond normal hours. This isn't a typical 9-5 job; commitment to finishing daily tasks is essential. **What you will do**: - Picking orders - Packing orders - Assisting with quality control - Shipping & receiving - Performing general warehouse duties such as sweeping, etc. - Perform other related duties as assigned. **What you bring to the position**: - High School diploma or equivalent - 1 + years of experience in a similar industry or setting - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Strong work ethic and a passion to get things done. - Adaptable, personable team player, representing the core values of The Floral Express - Good judgement skills - Excellent time management skills - Ability to be given tasks and execute them without supervision - Strong foresight and ability to handle unexpected situations - A passion for plants, how they grow and their storage - Strong knowledge of flowers, plants and the floral industry - An eye for determining the quality/condition of flowers - Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time - Ability to handle stress, as this role can at times, be highly stressful - Ability to lift 50+ lbs. - Ability to work in various climates, including a warehouse environment which consists of cooler temperatures ranging from 2-16 degrees **What we offer**: - Competitive hourly wage. - Collaborative and inclusive work environment. - Comprehensive training programs. - Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of peers who share similar values. If you want to work in a positive, challenging, and safe environment where your contributions are valued, please send us your resume AND complete the following assessment, which can be done using this link: Floral Express is dedicated to fostering an accessible environment for both current and prospective employees. We strive to offer suitable accommodation throughout the entire recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please let us know. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour Additional pay: - Bonus pay **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company events - Extended health care - On-site parking - Vision care Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday Application question(s): - Have you completed the required PI Behavioural Assessment as outlined in the job post? **Education**: - Secondary School (required) **Language**: - English (required) Work Location: In person