CO - DIST319 - Warehouse Assistant (Days)

East Penn Canada; Courtice; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid sick days

Profit sharing

Deferred profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

East Penn Canada is seeking a Day Shift Warehouse Assistant for our Courtice, ON operations. You will contribute to finishing, labeling, and order assembly, ensuring accurate processing and timely delivery while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 1+ year in warehousing, familiarity with WMS/RF systems, and strong English communication. This on-site position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a national leader.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in picking/packing, labeling, or assembly in warehousing or similar setting.
• Familiarity with inventory handling including sorting, stocking, and replenishment.
• Proficient with warehouse tech such as WMS, RF scanners, and labeling systems.

Responsibilities

• Finish products and label to customer specs on the finishing line.
• Sort, mark, and place items on racks or bins by size, type, or SKU.
• Assist in replenishment of pick bins as needed.
• Use technology to label, package, and stage orders.
• Support loading/unloading and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Inventory handling

WF systems (WMS)

RF scanners

English communication

Teamwork independence

Tools

Warehouse management systems

RF scanners

Labeling systems

Job description

When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a battery solutions company serving essential industries across Canada. As a national industry leader, our business depends on the people who keep our operations moving every day. That’s why we offer opportunities for growth, recognition, and long‑term stability, supported by benefits and programs designed to help you thrive.

What Powers You

Here’s how we support our warehouse team members:

• Competitive pay with shift premiums, and overtime opportunities during peak periods
• Allowances for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and uniforms
• 100% employer‑paid health and dental benefits, plus insurance coverage and a Health Spending Account, along with paid sick days
• Stable, long-term employment with a national industry leader, including results-based rewards with annual merit increases, profit sharing, and a deferred profit-sharing program to help you plan for the future
• Career growth and training opportunities, with many roles across our four divisions filled through internal promotions, supported by industry‑leading in‑house training and tuition reimbursement for courses outside of work
• Employee discounts on batteries, plus access to exclusive deals on popular brands

The Day Shift Warehouse Assistant is responsible for safely contributing to the overall effectiveness of East Penn Canada's warehouse operations by performing a variety of activities relating to product finishing, order assembly, and general warehouse support.

This role directly contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate finishing of products and orders, while maintaining compliance with all company and provincial safety and environmental standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of shifts working on finishing line, labeling product to customer specifications
• Sort, mark, and place items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to product specifics such as size, type, style, or SKU
• Assist in replenishment of pick bins as required
• Utilize multiple technology systems to accurately label finished products, package, and stage customer orders
• Occasionally assist with loading and unloading of products
• Actively participate in general housekeeping and maintenance of the warehouse environment, ensuring work areas are clear and free of hazards at all times

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in picking/packing, labeling, or assembly position within a warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or related environment
• Familiarity with inventory handling, including sorting, stocking, and replenishment of products
• Strong understanding of, and ability to use various technology tools related to warehousing, such as warehouse management systems, RF scanners, and labeling systems
• Experience with manual material handling and ability to frequently lift products weighing up to 50 lbs
• Extremely strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimal supervision requirements

Other Considerations

• This position is supporting the day shift with hours of work running from 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
• This is a 100% on‑site position, working out of East Penn's Courtice Head Office location (reliable transportation to and from work is required, as public transportation options are not available for this area)
• This role requires some flexibility in schedule to accommodate occasional overtime requirements during periods of increased order volume
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of thorough background checks, which may include criminal, professional references, and/or education/credentials verification, depending on role
• Estimated hourly rate for this role is $19.00-21.00 (actual hourly rate to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)

Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long‑term success.

AI Usage

East Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly.

Accessibility And Inclusion

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, upon request.