Grocery Order Picker

Horizon Grocery + Wellness; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery and wellness distributor in the Metro Vancouver area is seeking a Grocery Order Picker to manually fill customer orders in the Warehouse. This role involves picking products accurately, preparing pallets for shipping, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and physical endurance, with a willingness to work independently. Full-time positions available, offering competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Generous paid time off

On-site gym

Discounted grocery products

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience picking case-sized items is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs and perform repeated physical tasks.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and flow is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick products as indicated on individual pick lists.
• Meet and exceed expectations related to accuracy and productivity.
• Prepare pallets for shipping as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Ability to work independently

Tools

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Grocery Order Picker (permanent + contract available)

The Order Picker is responsible for manually filling customer orders in the Warehouse, while meeting accuracy and productivity expectations. This position will be aware of all aspects of the general Warehouse operation, and may also be required to perform additional warehouse-related tasks as needed.

Main Responsibilities

• Pick products as indicated on individual pick lists.
• Place products on pallet such that they are stable, secure, and well-balanced.
• Be familiar with warehouse layout, including directional access and location codes.
• Meet and exceed expectations related to accuracy and productivity.
• Adhere to safety standards, both in equipment use and in picking procedures.
• Learn and follow steps to choose correct pallet for different customers.
• Follow procedures when product is out-of-stock.
• Place pallets in correct staging area (for QC to check or for shipping).
• As directed, wrap pallets and prepare for shipping.
• Complete paperwork as required (pallet tags, tracking paperwork, etc.).
• Learn and follow spill clean-up procedures.

Qualifications + Expectations

• Minimum 1-year picking case-sized items preferred.
• Experience using warehouse equipment (i.e. ride-on pallet mover) is preferred.
• Solid attention to detail and experience palletizing product of varying shapes and sizes is required.
• Ability to work independently and stay on track to meet productivity goals.
• High level of physical ability and endurance, including ability to lift up to 55lbs.
• Repeated lifting, bending, twisting, standing, reaching.
• Knowledge of warehouse (distribution) operations and flow.

Compensation + Working Conditions

We have a full-time, permanent position and a full-time contract position; the schedule for both is Monday through Friday on the afternoon shift (3-11pm). The starting wage is $22.65 / hour with a $1 / hour premium for hours worked after 9pm. We have scheduled wage increases based on hours worked and an annual company-wide Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) wage review.

Perks + Culture: Focus on Wellness

• Medical + Dental and Extended Benefits after probation (permanent only), EFAP immediately upon hire.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid sick time.
• Health + Well-being Subsidy.
• Discounted grocery and wellness products, and lunch program.
• On-site gym.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Scent-free environment.

Focus on our Community

• Partnerships with Quest Food Exchange and The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.

Focus on the Environment

• Transit Subsidy.
• Cycling Subsidy.
• Indoor bike lock-up area.
• Recycling + Composting Program, including multiple zero-waste boxes.
• Partnership with Urban Impact.

Application Information

Please apply with your resume listing relevant experience. Applications without a resume will not be considered. Must be located in the Lower Mainland and be able to commute to our location.

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, family status, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application process, please contact the People + Culture department.

About Horizon Grocery + Wellness

Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada. We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC. Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.