Warehouse Associate
- Oakville, ON, Canada
$19 to $20 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Oakville, ON, On-site, 5 days per week
Language: English, required for reading, writing, and verbal communication
Duration: Contract with potential for extension or permanent employment
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required
About the Opportunity
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a team that keeps operations moving smoothly behind the scenes? This Warehouse Associate opportunity offers you the chance to join a well-established organization within the information management services sector, where accuracy, safety, and reliability are part of the daily routine.
In this role, you’ll work alongside supportive managers and a collaborative warehouse team focused on the secure handling, storage, and movement of physical records. Your efforts will directly support timely service delivery and proper record management, contributing to a respectful and well-organized workplace culture.
Whats in it for You
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A consistent weekday schedule with steady hours and no weekend shifts.
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A workplace that values teamwork, safety, and clear expectations.
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Hands-on experience in a structured warehouse environment.
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Opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance.
Your Responsibilities
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You’ll safely lift, move, push, and pull boxes weighing up to 50 lbs throughout the warehouse.
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In this role, you’ll walk, stand, kneel, squat, bend, and climb ladders for extended periods.
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You’ll process incoming and outgoing orders by reading labels and following documented procedures.
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You’ll operate handheld scanners and use internal systems to track inventory accurately.
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You’ll load, shrink wrap, and prepare pallets for storage or shipment.
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You’ll use hand carts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as required.
Skills and Qualifications
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Previous warehouse or general labour experience.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and safely.
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Comfortable performing physical tasks for a full 8-hour shift.
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Experience using scanners or warehouse systems is considered an asset.
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Strong attention to safety procedures and guidelines.
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Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a team.
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CSA-approved safety boots are required.
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Warehouse Associate at Altis will lift, move and stack boxes of up to 50 lbs, process incoming and outgoing orders, and track inventory with scanners. They will also wrap and prepare pallets and use carts and pallet jacks.
Requirements
Candidates need previous warehouse or general labour experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs safely, and stamina for full 8-hour physical shifts. Experience with scanners or warehouse systems is an asset, and English is required.
Skills
- Handheld barcode scanners
- Warehouse management systems
- Inventory tracking
- Pallet building and shrink wrapping
- Pallet jacks
- Hand carts
- Material handling equipment
- Order processing
- Label reading
- Safe manual lifting
- Attention to safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Documented procedures
- Physical stamina
Benefits
- Consistent weekday schedule with no weekend shifts
- Opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement
Categories
- Logistics
- Retail
- Administrative
Keywords
- warehouse associate
- warehouse
- material handling
- order fulfillment
- inventory
- barcode scanner
- handheld scanner
- pallet jack
- shrink wrap
- records management
- shipping and receiving
- general labour
- Oakville
- contract
- forklift
- picking and packing
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- CSA-approved safety boots
Tools
- Handheld scanner
- Pallet jack
- Hand cart
- Shrink wrap
- Warehouse systems
Languages
- English