General Warehouse (All Shifts)

Loblaw Companies Limited; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, is hiring a Warehouse Assembler for our new distribution centre. You will operate pallet jacks and dock equipment, handle pallets, and work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with a collaborative team.

We offer 8-hour shifts across day, evening and night, a competitive hourly rate of $21.00 to $33.00, and opportunities for growth within Canada’s leading retail distribution network.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating an electric-powered pallet jack is an asset.
• Warehouse/general labour experience is preferred.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs repeatedly with accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (-28 to +22°C).
• Flexible 8-hour shifts (day, afternoon, night).

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, reach trucks, dock stockers) to move product.
• Lift, lower and carry product up to 60 lbs.
• Safely negotiate equipment around pedestrians, racking and other machines.
• Open and close trailer doors as needed.
• Operate dock mechanism to lower/raise ramp safely.
• Use voice-activated system for location instructions and picking.
• Scan pallet labels with a handheld scanner and process through system.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Lift 60lbs

Education

Secondary School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Our Distribution Centers help customers get access to the items they need -- making sure that our store shelves are always stocked. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create. If you are ready to join our team - we are hiring now at Distribution Centers across Canada.

About The Distribution Centre

We are opening a brand-new distribution centre at Highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 1.2 million-square-foot, automated, multi-temperature facility will support Loblaw's world-class distribution network. We are seeking enthusiastic distribution operations candidates to join our team and support the launch and ongoing operation of this new facility.

About The Role

The Warehouse Assembler role is ideal for those who love to work independently and stay active, while being supported by a collaborative team in a fast-paced unionized environment. Loblaw is highly safety focused, and our goal is for colleagues to feel confident in their role and go home safe at the end of the day.

What You Will Do

• Operate material handling equipment (double pallet jacks, ELFs, dock stockers, and reach trucks) to move product around the facility.
• Lift, lower and carry products such as boxes, cases and trays up to 100 pounds
• Safely negotiate the material handling equipment around pedestrians, racking and other machines
• Comfortable opening and closing trailer doors.
• Operate the dock mechanism safely to ensure the ramp lowers and raises accordingly
• Use a voice activated system to listen to instructions on product location and account for products picked.
• Use a hand scanner to scan labels on pallets to process them through the system.
• Read and interpret labels, files, and product information to ensure proper pallets and product are organized accordingly.

What You Will Need

• Completed or completing a Secondary School Diploma or GED Equivalent is considered an asset
• Experience operating an electric-powered pallet jack would be considered an asset
• Warehouse or general labour experience is preferred
• Able to lift and carry up to 60lbs, repeatedly with accuracy in a timed environment
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (+22 to -28 Degrees in some locations)
• Flexible straight 8-hour shifts available (day, afternoon and night)

Join a team committed to helping you grow your career and one that provides new opportunities. We offer a competitive compensation package with bonus incentives and an inclusive workplace that thrives on our core values of Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are looking for varied perspectives it signals our inclusion. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Regular

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$21.00 - $33.00 / 21,00$ - 33,00$ (per hour / de l’heure)