Warehouse Assembler

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we're here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We're looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Our
Distribution Centers
help customers get access to the items they need -- making sure that our store shelves are always stocked. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create. If you are ready to join our team – we are hiring now at Distribution Centers across Canada.

WHY WORK FOR LOBLAW?

• Starting pay rate: $23.00/hr PLUS applicable shift premiums
• Shift premium added for afternoon shift ($.75/hr), night shift ($1.00/hr) and freezer department ($2.00/hr)
• Day, afternoon and night shifts available
• Comprehensive 5-day onsite, PAID training program
• Discount programs (ie. GoodLife Fitness, Loblaw Optical, Koodo. Bell, AND MORE)
• Colleague Discount Program - 10% off immediately (NO waiting period)
• Safety equipment provided & yearly footwear allowance
• Employee Share Ownership Programs & Group RRSP
• Tim Horton's on site
• Flexible benefits
• Overtime

THE ROLE:

• Selecting and assembling product for store orders, accurately and efficiently in all climates (dry, coolers, and freezers)
• Securing selected cases and conducting final pallet preparations by wrapping selected loads and applying shipping labels
• Ensuring that all cases and pallets are properly identified with the correct store number
• Performing visual and operational vehicle safety inspections and reporting any unsafe vehicles to a supervisor or maintenance personnel
• Operating warehouse equipment: i.e.; pallet jacks (double and triple), and/or reach trucks (training is provided)
• Complying with Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrating adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to lift and carry up to 60lbs, repeatedly with accuracy in a timed environment
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (+5 to -28 degrees in some locations)
• Capable of working around machinery and able to use an electric-powered pallet jack
• Ability to take direction from a voice-automated system to pick and organize orders
• Must have flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday with the possibility of working STAT holidays

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type:
Full time

*Type of Role:*
Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.