Distribution Associate I (6-month Contract)

PowerToFly; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Distribution Associate I to manage warehouse operations, including the processing and storage of materials. This role involves receiving goods, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Secondary School diploma, and experience in logistics or distribution is a plus. This position offers a competitive salary of $42,400 - $56,500 plus bonuses and benefits, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• A Secondary School diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Post-Secondary education in Distribution, Supply Chain, or Logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sort, verify, and receipt incoming goods against packing slips.
• Pick, pack, and accurately confirm goods prior to shipment.
• Cycle count inventory.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records for received, transferred, and shipped items.
• Report discrepancies for drugs and natural health products to Quality Assurance.
• Plan and prioritize work for on-time completion.
• Maintain up-to-date training on company SOPs.
• Communicate required procedural updates for operations.

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Post-Secondary education (Distribution, Supply Chain or Logistics)

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (flexible)

Location: 2 Medicorum Place, Waterdown, ON

Contract Term: 6 months

Summary

The Distribution Associate I administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment. The core responsibilities of a Distribution Associate I include receiving, restocking, picking, packing, and auditing of products. Additionally, the Associate accounts for all materials and supplies in the store’s facilities; audits goods received into warehouse and oversees receipt, storage and shipment of materials, and related reporting in accordance with established procedures. The Associate prepares and coordinates schedules for shipping and receiving materials to control the flow of goods and regulate warehouse space and ensures the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment.

What You Will Do

• Inspect, sort, verify, and receipt incoming goods against packing slips, / invoices, and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.
• Pick, pack, and accurately confirm goods prior to shipment.
• Cycle count inventory.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of items received, transferred, and shipped.
• Report any discrepancies for drugs and natural health products to Quality Assurance.
• Plan and prioritize work to ensure daily activities are completed on-time.
• Maintain up-to-date training on departmental and company SOPs.
• Identify and communicate any required procedural updates based on day-to-day operations.

What You Need

Required

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Post-Secondary education (Distribution, Supply Chain or Logistics)

$42,400 - $56,500 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted: January 8, 2026

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.