Fixed Term Warehouse Worker

LCBO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beverage alcohol retailer is seeking a Warehouse Worker for a fixed-term position in Ottawa. The role involves picking orders, operating equipment, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and physically capable of lifting heavy cases. The starting hourly rate is $16.58, and there are opportunities for career development and benefits including paid training and safety equipment reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid training

Safety footwear reimbursement

Discounts on fitness and wellness

Pension plan matching

Qualifications

• Must complete a paid criminal record check.
• Required to follow safety instructions and protocols.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Select, assemble, and prepare pallet orders for customers.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Unload cases of product from containers and trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness in the warehouse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift heavy loads

Proficiency with numbers

Fluent in English

Job description

Warehouse Worker – Fixed Term Position (April through to January, with the ability to accommodate a shorter term based on your personal commitments)

The LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) is an Ontario government enterprise and one of the world’s largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol. Through more than 660 retail stores, catalogues, e-Commerce, special order services, close to 400 LCBO Convenience Outlets, which provide cost effective, convenient, and socially responsible access for rural consumers, and as wholesaler to almost 450 Grocery stores, the LCBO offers more than 28,000 products annually, from more than 80 countries to consumers and licensed establishments.

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that prioritizes safety, speed, accuracy and passion? This is a perfect opportunity for you. Millions of people rely on the LCBO to provide them with safe and enjoyable alcoholic beverages. You would be joining a dedicated team that distributes orders to the Retail Stores and communities.

We are hiring Fixed Term Warehouse Workers to join the outstanding team in our Retail Service Centre facility located at 1980 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals who are committed to showing up and getting the job done right. Above all else, we love Warehouse Workers who don’t mind lifting heavy things!

Job Responsibilities:

Select, assemble, and prepare pallet orders for customers in a timely manner.

Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE training will be provided)

Physically able to load and unload cases of beer, wine, spirits, and cider that weigh between 40 lbs (18 kg if you prefer the metric system) and 60 lbs (27 kg).

Required to stand for lengthy periods of time with repetitive movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, and walking.

Cleaning up accidental spills, stuff drops on occasion; we all pitch in to be safe.

Manually unload cases of product from containers and trailers.

Shifts:

Afternoon, evening, and occasional weekend shifts allow you to find the right schedule for your life.

Day shift (8:00am – 4:00pm) (MHE Training takes place)

Afternoon shift (4:00pm – 12:00am)

Midnight shift (12:00am – 8:00am)

What we ask of you:

We encourage students, people who have the ability to work a second job or are currently out of work to apply. We welcome all types of workers who have the ability to be successful in an active warehouse environment!

You are required to complete a criminal record check that is paid for by the LCBO.

Must be detail oriented, understand, and follow instructions.

You should be fluent in English, as well be proficient with numbers.

Benefits:

Great employer: LCBO has been recognized as one of Canada’s 2022 Top 100 employers.

Earn more: The hourly rate is $16.58 requiring payment of union dues (1.3% of gross)

We pay you for 4 hours of online training!

CSA Approved Safety Footwear reimbursement.

LCBO paid background check.

Career Development: If you want to continue learning and gaining experience, we provide 24/7 access to over 2000 videos and classes to help you.

Staying active and healthy: Much of your shift will have you active and working at a fast pace.

WorkPerks: Offers discounts on sports and fitness equipment, mindfulness apps, healthy meals and more.

Lifeworks: Offers a wide range of free, confidential, and voluntary support services to assist you and your family with resolving everyday challenges, complex issues, and everything in-between.

Help plan your future: Option to contribute into our define benefit pension plan, your contributions will be matched at 100%.

Provide for communities: Dividend of 2.2 billion used to improve infrastructure and 3.3 million to COVID-19 funds.

Spirit of Sustainability: Through SoS, we’re committed to driving meaningful change in our communities, leading the industry in sustainable practices, and taking better care of the planet

All for the good of Ontario.

Been able to divert 85% of our companies waste away from landfills.

Reducing 1260Kg of CO2 emissions

Over 13.6 million raised in charitable funds to support the health and well-being of Ontarians.

Working Safely During COVID-19

The safety of our employees is our top priority and even more important during these difficult times. Please note that the Ottawa Retail Service Centre has implemented the following measures to address COVID 19:

Full Vaccination is required as a condition of employment

Employees are required to wear a face mask at all times

There are cleaning and sanitization protocols in place in our facility.

Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer are available throughout the warehouse.

There is social distancing signage in the warehouse as well as floor decals.

We have implemented crowd control measures.

We will continue to work closely with public health units to maintain the most effective protocol.

Diversity and inclusion matter at the LCBO. If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.