Logistics Associate - Forklift Operator, Day Shift

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Associate for a 12-month contract based in Mississauga. The role involves order picking, logistics support, and ensuring quality standards while utilizing various equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to lift 50lbs. The job offers comprehensive benefits and an opportunity to impact significant global challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 years logistics experience required.
• Fork truck certification or ability to be certified.
• Must follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Manually pick full-case orders and stack them onto pallets.
• Use equipment to move pallets and prepare shipping labels.
• Maintain cleanliness of the picking area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Reach lift fork truck

Manual pallet jack

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a contract Logistics Associate, Afternoon. In this contract role you will be responsible for a variety of assigned duties, including order picking and/or packing, order processing and other logistics support roles.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and pension plan

What You Will Do:

• Manually pick full-case orders and stack them onto pallets using a scanner/tablet
• Ensure proper staging and identification once an order has been completely picked
• Use various pieces of equipment (manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, reach truck, and propane lift) to move pallets
• Verify quantities, quality of items and proper labeling of products that are being shipped
• Examine all packaging and contents of items for conformance to customer specifications and verify all information against the packing list and SAP
• Coordinate with other departments such as customer service, production, instant and small pack
• Shipping box assembly
• Shipping box induction for packing
• Shipping label preparation and application
• Trailer loading of packed boxes and pallets
• Identify items with a quantity discrepancy and promptly communicate with Supervisor and/or Lead
• Maintain the 5S cleanliness of the picking area and pull completed shrink-wrapped orders to the dock for LTL packers
• Follow all safety procedures and policies
• Follow all warehouse procedures and policies

Position Details:

• The main work location for this position will be Mississauga (Tomken Rd./Eglinton Ave.).
• Periodically, the role will be required to work at the Mississauga (Tranmere Dr./Drew Rd.) location, based on business requirements
• Candidate must reside in: Greater Toronto Area
• Work week and shift: Day Shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday. Periodically, you may be scheduled for the afternoon shift, based on business requirements
• Contract: This is a 12-month contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• 3 years logistics experience
• 3 years reach lift fork truck experience
• Fork truck certification or ability to be certified
• Must be able to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to follow both written and verbal directions
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment performing shipping and/or receiving responsibilities
• Be able to properly utilize a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, reach lift and/or sit-down forklift
• A minimal level of analytical ability is required
• Strong communication skills and team work

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.