General Warehouse

Winpak; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee & family assistance program

Disability coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a General Warehouse associate to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping on a 100% onsite production floor in the Murray Industrial Park region. The role emphasizes safe forklift use, inventory entry, and teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have a Grade 12, 1+ year warehouse experience, and a forklift license with proven safe operation of electric forklifts and pallet transporters.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Certified forklift license; demonstrated ability and experience in the safe operation of electric forklifts and pallet transporters.
• Proficient in the entry of computerized inventory.
• Ability to work within a team environment or independently.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process finished goods from the production unit and place for final disposition such as storage and/or shipping.
• Store materials through physical placement and location identification in designated storage areas.
• Pick orders, attach labels, palletize picked goods, stretch wrap pallets, weigh material for shipment, check picked orders for correctness, and stage picked orders for shipment.
• Record order picked information on picklists as required in support of the update function.
• Sort and stage pallets to be shipped in planned loading sequence and assist Truck Loader.
• Perform daily housekeeping activities to support a clean warehouse and environment, and complete checklist when assigned.
• Complete weekly safety inspections when assigned.
• Preform pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the department and Company. Interact with all levels of the operation in support of Winpak’s TQI program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory data entry

Teamwork

Independent work

Warehouse experience

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Electric forklift operation

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, will be responsible for the safe and effective use of all warehouse equipment which will be required to be used to carry out key distribution functions. Specifically:

• Receive and process finished goods from the production unit and place for final disposition such as storage and/or shipping.
• Store materials through physical placement and location identification in designated storage areas.
• Pick orders, attach labels, palletize picked goods, stretch wrap pallets, weigh material for shipment, check picked orders for correctness, and stage picked orders for shipment.
• Record order picked information on picklists as required in support of the update function.
• Sort and stage pallets to be shipped in planned loading sequence and assist Truck Loader.
• Perform daily housekeeping activities to support a clean warehouse and environment, and complete checklist when assigned.
• Complete weekly safety inspections when assigned.
• Preform pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication within the department and Company. Interact with all levels of the operation in support of Winpak’s TQI program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Certified forklift license; demonstrated ability and experience in the safe operation of electric forklifts and pallet transporters.
• Proficient in the entry of computerized inventory.
• Ability to work within a team environment or independently.

Additional Details

• The General Warehouse position is 100% onsite, working on the production floor.
• We are located in Murray Industrial Park. There are limited bus services to this location.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

What do we offer?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Our Benefit Package Includes The Following

• Medical & prescription coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can also enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for short term and long term disability benefit coverage.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,

we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.