Warehouse Associate

**ABOUT US**:
The Tremendis Group of Companies has several brands representing distinct business units including Actus (formerly DMPG) and DMark Biosciences.

Actus is seeking a **Warehouse Associate** to join our Shipping/Receiving team in a full-time role. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager.

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**:

- Oversee the shipping, receiving, and logistics of all products coming and leaving the warehouse
- Coordinate with the Purchasing and Customer Service teams to run the warehouse efficiently
- Ensure site safety and maintenance

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Overall Management**
- Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures
- Manage cycle counts for inventory which would include scheduling frequency and timing as to when this will take place for which product category
- Prepare count sheets and schedule staffing for cycle counts when required
- Manage cleanliness and general order of the warehouse; oversee what is in the warehouse and its purpose
- Investigate unknown skids or shipments
- Label every skid in the warehouse with listed counts
- Consolidate and organize individual product lines on skids and racking, as per commodity location
- Organize unused pallets in a safe manner
- Pick orders
- Schedule warehouse equipment maintenance (i.e., forklift) when necessary
- Schedule waste and recycle pick up as required
- Manage cleanliness of the lot outside in the rear of the warehouse
- Provide mentorship and training to other shipping/receiving staff
- Maintenance of licenses and training documentation (i.e., forklift, working at heights, racking)
- Ensure vacation schedules are coordinated with other members of shipping team
- Oversee warehouse and system inventory by conducting physical inventory counts and investigations for discrepancies
- Create inventory adjustments and transfers in ERP
- Physical labour will be required - must be capable of lifting 25-50lbs

**Receiving / Incoming Freight**
- Organize, arrange, and train _external_ workers, as necessary (e.g.: offloading containers)
- Receive shipments the same day as they arrive and confirm counts received match packing slip
- Use ERP system to receive goods into system inventory
- Regularly check open orders report for backorders
- Assisting with offloading containers when necessary
- Note discrepancies (i.e.: damages/shortages) on the receiving reports and flag to Operations team
- Process receiving shipment: organize cargo in racking accordingly
- Prepare receiving reports and distribute to all related staff

**Shipping / Outgoing Freight**
- Utilize ERP system to update sales order status and print packing slips
- Prepare packing slips for outgoing shipments; ensure orders are picked accurately and according to the packing slip
- Coordinate skids/goods to ship out in accordance timeline
- Assist with picking and organizing orders for dispatch
- Review finished shipments for accuracy before loading onto trucks
- Responsible for booking local deliveries (inland freight)
- Update Sales and Customer Service teams on shipment location, delivery timing when necessary
- Communicate with customers to advise when goods are ready for pick up
- Advise customers ahead of time that backordered products will be available soon
- Provide freight quotes as requested by Sales

**MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT**:

- Post-Secondary Education degree/diploma is preferred

**MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 5 years of Shipping and Receiving experience preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills are a must
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc) and ERP/MRP systems are a must
- Physically capable to perform the essential duties of the job, which includes regularly lifting up to 50 lbs
- Must have a valid forklift licence (will train if not certified)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work efficiently as a team and independently with mínimal supervision in a busy environment
- Extensive knowledge of major couriers (FedEx, Purolator, UPS, etc) including how to operate their respective portals is nice to have
- Some Customer Service experience is nice to have
- Experience with preparing international shipments including customs documentation is an asset
- Safety-oriented
- Supervisory experience is an asset

**MINIMUM ADDITIONAL TRAINING**:

- Forklift Licence
- Dangerous Goods Transportation - Ground and Air (IATA)

**SALARY**:
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a benefits package which includes extended health care, dental care, life insurance, and health spending account.

The Tremendis Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, colour, race, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, ge