General Warehouse - Nights

Loblaw Companies Limited; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery and pharmacy retailer in East Gwillimbury is seeking a Warehouse Assembler to operate material handling equipment and support daily operations in a new distribution center. Candidates should possess experience in warehouse environments and be able to lift heavy packages. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, diverse working shifts, and an inclusive workplace committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus incentives

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs, repeatedly with accuracy in a timed environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move product around the facility.
• Lift, lower and carry products such as boxes, cases and trays up to 100 pounds.
• Read and interpret labels, files, and product information to ensure proper pallets and product are organized accordingly.

Skills

Experience operating an electric-powered pallet jack

Warehouse or general labour experience

Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs

Education

Secondary School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Material handling equipment

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.

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. Interested candidates of all backgrounds and genders are encouraged to apply.

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 60 lbs, 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. We focus 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.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. 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 can be made at any stage of the application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular