Warehouse Associate

_**Micco Companies**_

Micco Companies is a proudly family-owned group of local businesses with a diverse portfolio spanning warehousing, logistics, restaurant, retail hospitality, fitness, information technology, cannabis, and beverage alcohol industries. Our warehousing division plays a vital role in supporting the operational backbone of our businesses, ensuring efficient storage, handling, and distribution across sectors.

**Position Overview**

As a Warehouse Associate - Waste Processing, you will support warehouse operations by handling the receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of goods. Your duties include safely loading and unloading products, sorting and recycling food waste, and maintaining order within the warehouse. This role requires adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a physically demanding environment.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities**
- Sort and divert food waste into appropriate recycling or disposal streams.
- Load, unload, move, store, and pick products in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Safely operate forklifts, powered equipment, and other machinery for material handling.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in the warehouse and sorting areas.
- Follow standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and security requirements.
- Execute warehouse standards with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
- Accurately track and document incoming loads, diversion metrics, and work order accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate workflow.
- Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support operations.

**Qualifications & Essential Skills**
- Valid forklift certification with proven operating experience.
- Experience in waste management, recycling, or warehouse operations considered an asset.
- Ability to work in environments with strong odors and varied temperatures.
- Comfortable handling organic materials in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety.
- Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Must have steel-toed safety boots.

**Experience**

Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.

**Education**

High school diploma or equivalent considered an asset.

**Work Schedule**
- Monday to Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Flexibility for shift work, including evenings and weekends as required

**Working Environment**

This role is based in a busy warehouse environment with the potential for strong odours, where safety, cleanliness, and adherence to operational protocols are essential.

Physical requirements include:

- Sitting and standing for extended periods
- Lifting and carrying items
- Operating power equipment safely

**Compensation**

Starting at $23.50 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

**Benefits**
- Generous employer and partner discounts
- Casual dress
- Extended Health & Dental care
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Extended health & dental benefits
- On-site parking
- Employee and family assistance program

**Language(s)**

English fluency required

Micco is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and adhere to fair employment practices and are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

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

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Warehouse: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Certification (required)

Work Location: In person