Warehouse Associate

Company Description

WestMET is leading the energy transition through the development of advanced agricultural products, environmental & regulatory services and emerging energy technologies. We are directly involved with transforming legacy mine sites with expert reclamation services and building a sustainable future for the energy and mineral industries. Our diverse Team also leads on-site regulatory compliance programs and tasks as well as environmental assessment activities. Regulatory applications, reporting and correspondence are additional tasks the Team routinely completes as part of our site management services.

At WestMET, we are creating value by developing and growing a portfolio of complementary businesses that support a sustainable economic future in the Minerals, Energy and Technology sectors.

Our current business segments include:

1. Black Earth –Agriproducts division focused on the production and development of agricultural products centered on the unique properties of our world class Humalite resource.

2. WestMET ERS – Branching from a coal mining background in Alberta, the WestMET Earth and Reclamation Services (ERS) Team aims to provide engineering, environmental and regulatory support to mine sites as well as other industrial proponents.

Currently, WestMET ERS is working with multiple Alberta coal mines on their path through reclamation and closure as well as ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting. WestMET strives to push the standard of reclamation forward by finding innovative solutions to achieve both regulatory compliance and equivalent land capability targets.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate supports safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations at the Black Earth Calgary Operations Centre. The role receives incoming Black Earth products, picks and prepares customer orders for shipment, maintains accurate inventory, and keeps the warehouse clean and organized in accordance with established processes and safety standards.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, package, and ship customer orders accurately and on schedule.
• Receive incoming products, verify quantities and condition, and record materials in the warehouse system.
• Pick and stage customer orders accurately using established warehouse procedures.
• Complete scheduled cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and support accurate inventory records.
• Complete daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks to keep work areas orderly and free of hazards.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and promptly report hazards or incidents.
• Maintain established standards for product handling, storage, organization, and workplace cleanliness.

Typical Working Conditions

• This position is based at the Black Earth Calgary Operations Centre.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 experience in a warehouse facility
• Ability to operate an electric forklift
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Computer skills to navigate warehouse systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Fall Arrest certification is considered an asset.

Skills/Competencies

• Attention to Detail.
• Interpersonal.
• Communication.
• Organization.
• Microsoft office (word/excel/outlook)