Warehouse Associate

**Who we are**:
Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. We innovate to fit the protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll want to wear. Headquartered in Acton, Canada, Superior Glove has grown from humble beginnings to a global contender, with 8 locations across Ontario, Newfoundland, Alberta, Quebec, Honduras, New York, Louisiana and Mexico.

**Who we are looking for**:
Do you put people first? Are you passionate about creating a great product experience for customers? Are you innovative? A self-starter? Adaptable? Like to have fun? You could be part of the Superior Glove Works team

We are currently recruiting for a **Warehouse Associate - Day Shift **in its Global Headquarters located in Acton, ON, Canada. The day shift runs from **8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.** **This is a temporary contract role, with an opportunity to become permanent.**

**Job/Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the **Warehouse Associate** is responsible for warehouse duties in any of the designated areas in the warehouse, which include LTL, Courier/Shipping, and Receiving and may be required to assist the Sample Room with warehouse-related duties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Picking orders using a handheld device - using various warehouse machines to retrieve orders from different rooms and heights while identifying order specifications
- Packing / processing orders into appropriate boxes according to sizing, model, order, colour, etc.
- Shrink wrapping skids, stacking and skid building in a safe manner
- Assist with weights and measurements on products when needed
- Verifying orders and marking special orders with the appropriate labelling
- Loading trucks in an efficient manner while following all regulated safety precautions
- Cycle / inventory counts as required
- Assist with unloading / receiving of trucks
- Assist with customer pick-ups as required
- Follow and comply with all operational and safety procedures/ policies stated in the employee handbook, safety, customer service, quality and environment programs
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Minimum one (1) year of warehouse / shipping experience preferred
- High school diploma required
- Forklift, Walkie, WAVE, Tow Motor and Man-Up licenses will be required - training provided, experience/previous license preferred
- Ability to use hand-held device (e.g. RF scanner)
- Basic computer skills essential
- Math skills required to ensure order accuracy - testing is part of the recruitment process
- Strong communication skills are essential to be able to work with all departments and outside contacts Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Good problem-solving skills
- An ability to understand when an issue needs to be escalated.
- Strong record keeping/documentation skills.
- Ability to use judgement to determine if the gloves are of good quality.
- Must be adaptable to fast and ongoing changes in priorities.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs during regular duties along with bending/walking/pushing/pulling

**Why work for us?**

When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family

Some of the benefits/perks include:

- Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, Canada’s Excellence Business Award, and more
- Enjoy our Recognition Program to gain access to fantastic rewards
- Equivalent of three weeks’ vacation per calendar year to start for all permanent, full-time team members PLUS two paid days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Health, Dental, Vision, Extended Benefits, Group RRSP Plan, Health Savings account, etc.
- Access to our on-site fitness lessons, equipment, “Grab and Go” bikes, and more.
- As part of the “family” you can join in on our community involvement, staff lunch adventures, annual barbeques and company events
- And much more

We are a family-owned and operated company meeting international standards by **“Improving Occupational Hand Protection through Innovation”**