Distribution Center Associate I

CSS White Cap Supply Canada Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a warehouse associate in Burnaby to perform order picking, receiving, shipping, and returns, with potential tasks in other departments.

The role requires ability to work in a physically demanding environment, and a HS Diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience (6+ months preferred) is expected. Safety policies must be followed. White Cap operates across North America with 500 branches.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
• 6+ months of relative experience.

Responsibilities

• Order picking, receiving, shipping, and returns.
• Load and unload materials from storage and vehicles.
• Sort, stock, and stage materials in designated areas.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; follow safety policies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for specialized distribution centre tasks in order picking, receiving, shipping, returns or may have a generalized tasks working in other departments.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Complete tasks such as sorting, picking, stocking and staging.
• Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles.
• Stack or pile materials, such boxes of products, ladders and/or pallets of construction industrial materials.
• Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.).
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor. Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor. None.

Work Environment

Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors. Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward. Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

6+ months of relative experience. If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you. We encourage all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.

Minimum Pay

$18.30

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.