Branch Warehouseperson

Let’s not sugarcoat it, working in a warehouse, especially one that distributes heavy building materials, can be a workout in itself The job can be physically demanding at times. At Gentek, we recognize the effort our Warehouse staff put in each day to make sure business runs smoothly and our customers are satisfied. For these reasons, we are proud to provide our staff with some fantastic perks. These include, and are certainly not limited to:

Straight weekdays, so you get the weekends to yourself to unwind and do the things you love Limited overtime. At Gentek, we’re all about work/life balance. Competitive benefits package. Savings plan with company matched contributions. 3 weeks’ vacation right off the hop. An awesome team and a welcoming environment

Responsibilities

As a Warehouseperson, you are a key member of the Gentek distribution team. You’ll perform a variety of tasks related to product movement, warehouse organization and cleanliness, and customer service. General responsibilities include:

Shipping & Receiving

Pick orders and prepare them in staging areas for delivery

Assist with loading and unloading of delivery trucks

Pick orders for immediate pick-up

Ensure accuracy of order against paperwork

Move incoming product to the designated location in the branch

Customer Service

Greet customers entering the warehouse by addressing them verbally

Serve them immediately or indicate that they will be helped as quickly as we can manage

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skill

High school education required

Able to read and write word and letter/number sequences

Forklift certified an asset

Experience in a warehouse environment an asset

Behavioural Disposition

High compliance with standards, requirements, and processes. You’ll come to work and give us your best each day

Emotional intelligence that facilitates respectful and courteous interactions with customers and other Gentek employees

Attentive and detail-oriented

Environment & Physical/Mental Demands

Must be able to safely lift 50lbs

Must be able to operate material handling equipment

Distribution branch physical environment: noise, fluctuating temperature due to bay doors being open, constant stimulation of senses (visual, audio distractions)

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