Warehouse Associate

**About ODG**

ODG is a manufacturer of precision Gears, Shafts, and Assemblies operating out of a 75,000 sq ft facility in New Hamburg, Ontario. ODG offers a climate-controlled environment, attractive benefits package, and educational assistance for employees.

**Job Purpose**:
The Warehouse Associate reports to the Warehouse Supervisor. Ensures shipments are delivered on time and that product and material being received is inspected and stored in the appropriate area.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The tasks and the time spent performing each task may vary as business needs require. Ontario Drive & Gear Limited maintains the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

Qualifications:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily.

**Essential Duties**:

- Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, and other shipping documents manually or by computer;
- Assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or in computer system, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions;
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances;
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods;
- Pack goods to be shipped;
- Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas;
- May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods;
- Participate in continuous improvements efforts based on feedback from key performance indicators;
- Work in compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ensure team members are following policies and procedures;
- All other duties as assigned.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Pension matching after one year
- Group Health and Wellness Benefits
- Innovative Company Culture
- Adaptive and Responsive Leadership
- Dedication to Positive Change
- Commitment to Social Responsibility
- Climate Controlled Manufacturing Environment

**What You Bring**
- Desire to challenge yourself and succeed
- Creative thinking and attention to detail
- Commitment to continual improvement
- Health and Safety focused attitude
- Skills and competencies suited to a high energy and fast paced environment

**Education Required**:OSSD or equivalent.

**Work Experience Required**:

- Must have one (1) - two (2) years’ experience in a same/similar role preferably in a manufacturing environment.

**Job Related Experience Required**:

- Must have lift truck experience
- Experience in Receiving; labelling, timely parts delivery to production floor
- Experience in pulling parts; packing, and shipment paperwork
- Knowledge of cross border shipping requirements
- Effective verbal and written communications; concise report development; current office computer knowledge

**Technical Requirements**:
**Equipment**: Standard office equipment

**Software**: Microsoft programs, Internet

**Physical Requirements**:

- Various environments including office, production areas

**Working Conditions**:

- Typical Warehouse environment
- Normal exposure to noise
- PPE required at all times

Ontario Drive & Gear Limited is committed to complying with Employment Equity, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code throughout the entire employment cycle. If you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process, please let us know. Committed to Employment Equity

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

**Salary**: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New Hamburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)