Warehouse Clerk

Midwest Co-op is currently accepting resumes for the position of Warehouse Clerk. Under the direction of the Store/Branch Manager, the Warehouse Clerk co-ordinates the warehouse function for the branch. Working with limited supervision, the Warehouse Clerk is responsible for product quality, security and, movement into, and out of the warehouse. In addition, the Warehouse Clerk promotes good customer service and relations by assisting customers in MCS retail stores and garden centres. Responsible for preventative maintenance and inspections of the warehouse and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promotes and maintains positive image for MCS and the store. Enhances the store/warehouse's general appearance and provides a pleasant shopping environment.
• Provides excellent customer service to customers/members by assisting them in locating products, directing them to appropriate areas and/or to senior staff for additional assistance.
• Assists customers in loading goods, ensuring all shipping documentation is accurate and complete. Follows all regulations for shipment of dangerous goods and restricted products.
• Loads, unloads and transports crop inputs, livestock feed, hardware and equipment ensuring all associated documentation, including bills of lading, shipping tickets and invoices are accurate and completed according to schedule. Verifies the correctness of receipts against bills of lading or other records, checks for shortages, identifies damaged goods, etc. Notes date and time on all receiving documentation. Reports all discrepancies to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Prices product only under supervision within established guidelines.
• Assists with inventory control and management, including prelisting, monthly inventory counts, and reviewing variance reports for accuracy.
• Monitors and maintains adequate inventories of assigned product departments within budgetary limits under supervision of the Area and Store Manager while ensuring that product in storage meets quality standards and is stored, rotated, and handled in a safe and organized manner.
• Ensures assigned product departments are stocked, labeled, clean and well merchandised and is identified by the proper code, lot/serial numbers as required.
• Assists MCS Operators and Drivers with the location, loading / unloading of product including the completion and receipt of all required documentation. Ensures branch transfers include accurate codes, quantities and descriptions including lot and serial numbers. Organizes inventory items for shipment in an efficient manner.
• Maintains current working knowledge of energy, feed and crop products, programs, order procedures and invoicing.
• Ensures outdoor displays are clean, tidy, current and exist.
• Follows all legislated and company policies especially with respect to handling sales, credit, sales invoices, receiving vouchers, ordering procedures, inventory, cash handling, health and safety and security.
• Drives and operates location equipment, such as forklifts, power equipment and/or trucks safely which includes performing the required daily checks to minimize risks, injury, and property damage, inside and/or outside the facility as required.
• Ensures the safe operation of equipment used in moving goods within the storage facility; also regularly cleans and maintains equipment and/or vehicles used in receiving and shipping and keeps the storage facilities clean, organized and presentable at all times in compliance with MCS's Workplace Health & Safety Standards and Policies.
• Follows a preventative maintenance program for the facility, equipment and/or vehicles. Obtains approval for repairs exceeding $500.00.
• Maintains proper personal image and care of company assets, including high maintenance and appearance standards of the facility and assigned company equipment or vehicles.
• Completes all assigned record-keeping duties, such as truck reports, bills of lading, transfers and equipment inspections in a timely manner, returning them to the office at least once daily.
• Performs a combination of yard work such as snow removal, mowing, trimming, watering lawns; maintaining flower beds; rakes and bags leaves; cleans grounds and removes litter; shovels snow from walks and driveways and spreads salt on public passageways.
• Supports other location staff during peak seasons as required.
• Working as part of the MCS team, ensures that company objectives, customer service levels, employee relations and inter- branch relations are improved and promoted.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations for employees: use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer; report any known workplace hazard to the employer or supervisor; report any known contravention of the Act or regulations to the employer or supervisor; not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger any worker.
• Participate in MCS training which includes, but not limited to, the mandatory Ministry of Labour course, MCS Health & Safety Standards and Policies, and Accessibility Policies (AODA).
• May require training in other areas such as TDG, Lifting Devices, Propane Pump Attendant and Pesticide Vendor Certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Normally requires a high school diploma, college diploma, or equivalent, or a combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skills.
• Must also possess a valid G driver's license (or ability to obtain), a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability.
• Proven ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented environment, and achieve results through others.
• Develops an understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to inventory control and management, communications, and vendor interfaces.
• May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.
• Demonstrates ability to read maps, bills of lading, follow/provide specific delivery directions and instructions, follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to ensure proper techniques are performed; write and make accurate entries on required documentation.
• Demonstrates basic math skills, such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and understanding of basic computer skills as they relate to the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work will regularly be conducted in a warehousing environment. Regular outdoor activity should be expected, especially during peak seasons. Some work will be required in an office/retail environment with regular physical activity including lifting and carrying of product weighting up to 40kg.
• May be exposed to a moderate amount of climbing and working at heights.
• CSA approved safety boots are mandatory safety attire. Other personal protective equipment may be required to be worn such as hard hats, coveralls, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, respiratory equipment, hi-vis attire and fall arrest equipment.

WHY WORK FOR US

Midwest Co-op believes that taking care of our employees is essential to our business. We are proud to offer our team competitive compensation and benefits programs including:

• Yearly uniform and boot allowance
• Employee discount
• Educational assistance program
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Referral Program

For confidential consideration, qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by end of day on October 31, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process. If accommodation is required, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance.