Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator) - $20/hour

Guest Supply Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco and a division of Guest Worldwide, specializes in the distribution of products such as personal care amenities, a full range of textiles, paper products and hotel room accessories to the Travel and Leisure industry. Guest Worldwide is a leading global manufacturer and distributor to the Travel and Leisure industry, providing products to over 25,000 hotels in 109 countries. We manufacture textiles and personal care amenities and distribute nearly everything else you find in the hotel public guest areas in the hotel room. For more information, visit www.guestsupply.ca. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator) is responsible for a variety of warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, consolidation, count checks, and loading and unloading trucks. This role requires safe and efficient operation of a reach truck and other powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reach Truck Operation

• Operate a reach truck to put away received shipments into designated home, overflow, or bulk storage locations.
• Transport products from receiving and staging areas to warehouse storage locations.
• Move palletized goods safely throughout the warehouse facility.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Shipping & Receiving
• Unload inbound shipments and transport products to receiving and staging areas.
• Inspect, count, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Identify and document shortages, overages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Ensure all required shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately.
• Obtain all necessary signatures on driver paperwork before release.
• Wrap pallets by machine or hand to ensure product stability and safe storage.

Inventory Management

• Perform replenishment activities by transferring products from storage to primary pick locations.
• Consolidate inventory to maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Conduct count checks and inventory audits to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Support item demand and stock replenishment processes.

Order Picking & Shipping

• Receive products using the appropriate purchase order information.
• Complete discrepancy reports for damaged, missing, or excess inventory.
• Break down and organize products by item number.
• Pick customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Build and stack pallets for outbound shipments.
• Verify staged pallets for accuracy and shipping readiness.
• Adjust pallet quantities to ensure even weight distribution and secure transportation.

Warehouse Housekeeping & Safety

• Maintain clean work areas, dock spaces, and warehouse aisles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.
• Participate in ongoing safety and housekeeping initiatives.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of reach truck operating experience required.
• Valid Reach Truck Certification required.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks, including stand-up reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as HighJump or PeopleSoft, is an asset.
• Experience using RF scanners or voice-directed picking systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as required.