Warehouse Associate

1 week ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada MacArthur's Quality Flowers and Plants Inc. Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced, reliable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our floral distribution team. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring our flowers are properly stored, handled, and shipped to maintain top quality. A strong knowledge of florals and live plants is critical to this role. If you enjoy physical work, have a good eye for detail, vast knowledge of fresh cut florals & live plants and care about getting fresh products to customers in perfect condition, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Store and handle fresh cut flowers and live plants with care, ensuring correct temperature, humidity, and light conditions based on product type
  • Lift, carry, and move boxes and buckets of flowers (often wet and heavy)
  • Follow established SOP's and quality assurance standards specific to perishable floral items
  • Strategically pack live plants, floral arrangements, bunches, and buckets based on store orders and delivery route to ensure secure, efficient, and damage-free transport Panatracker System for tracking orders & shipments
  • Assist with shipping logistics and preparation of accurate bills of lading
  • Work with logistics/fleet teams using your knowledge of local and regional geography
  • Use proper cold chain handling techniques to minimize damage
  • Understand different commercial truck classes and use securement tools such as E-Trak for safe transport
  • Pack live plants, flowers, and arrangements with care to maintain freshness and prevent damage in transit.

What We're Looking For:

  • 2 years experience in a warehouse or logistics role handling floral/perishable inventory
  • Ability to lift and move heavy, irregularly shaped items
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle delicate products
  • Experience using Panatracker System
  • Dependable team player who thrives in a very fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of flower varieties and their unique care requirements
  • Understanding of ethylene sensitivity and cross-contamination risks
  • Ability to identify and remove spoiled or damaged stems to prevent rot spread
  • Skilled in managing temperature, humidity, and lighting for optimal freshness
  • Understanding of cooler rotation methods (FIFO – First In, First Out)
  • Ability to manage and organize cooler space efficiently
  • Awareness of cold chain logistics and minimizing exposure during handling
  • Understanding of floral-specific logistics, including timing and spoilage risks
  • Adaptable to changing priorities, work volumes and meeting tight deadlines during peak seasons

PLEASE NOTE: This role rotates daytime and night shifts in a four month rotation with fellow warehouse team mates. Only applicants willing and able to participate in this work rotation will be considered.

WHY JOIN MACARTHUR'S

  • Inclusive Workplace: We're committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.
  • Professional Growth: Work with a supportive team and expand your skills in digital efficiency and process improvement.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a family-oriented team that values hard work, creativity, and fun.

At MacArthur's, we believe our people are what make us bloom. Join us and grow your career in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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