Canada - Warehouse Associate
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2-5 years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
- Recruiting Agencies: Thorpe Specialty Services does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials within the warehouse and various job sites. This role requires an understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management practices, and safety procedures. The successful candidate will work independently on tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy, productivity, and customer service.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments and verify products against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
- Accurately process paperwork.
- Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock reconciliations.
- Pick, pack, and stage customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Prepare shipments according to customer and carrier requirements.
- Verify shipping documentation and ensure proper labeling.
- Load and unload trucks using forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Store materials in designated locations while maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Assist in organizing warehouse layouts and optimizing storage utilization.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are clean and organized.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
- Collaborate with inventory, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to resolve issues.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2-5 years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience.
- Current Valid Driver’s License.
- Current counterbalance forklift certification
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Working knowledge of inventory control principles.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and inventory software.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Understanding of workplace safety standards and best practices.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs (25 kg) regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, store, count, pick, pack, and ship materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation. Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely, maintain an organized work area, and coordinate with inventory, procurement, logistics, and operations teams.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent, 2–5 years of warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience, a valid driver's license, and current counterbalance forklift certification are required. Candidates need inventory and equipment-handling experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and meet the role's physical and safety requirements.
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Inventory Control
- Order Picking and Packing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Software
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Cycle Counts
- Stock Reconciliation
- Receiving
- Shipping
- Order Picking
- Packing
- Packing Slips
- Purchase Orders
- Shipping Documentation
- Forklift
- Counterbalance Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack
- Material Handling Equipment
- Driver's License
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Software
- Workplace Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Equipment Inspections
- Warehouse Housekeeping
- Logistics
- Distribution