NOC 75101 - Material Handler , Warehouseman/woman

Arctic Beverages LP; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Arctic Beverages LP in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a Material Handler/Warehouseman to build pallets, load and unload products, and move materials using forklifts and pallet jacks. This full-time role requires 35-40 hours per week and a safety-focused mindset.

The position emphasizes organization, time management, and strong communication skills, with duties spanning inventory upkeep and order fulfillment. Flexibility in start times is expected in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• Flexible start times when the business requires.
• Able to repeatedly lift and move heavy boxes up to 55 lbs.
• Warehouse experience in high-volume distribution or logistics is an asset.
• Experience loading trailers is preferred.
• Experience with sit-down counterbalance forklift, stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Build Pallets
• Load, unload and move product materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship Orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

High School Diploma

Flexible start times

Lift heavy boxes

Warehouse experience

Loading trailers

Forklift experience

Team player

Strong work ethic

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down counterbalance forklift

Stand-up forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

NOC 75101 - Material Handler , Warehouseman/woman

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Whitehorse

Reporting To: Branch Manager

Description

The Warehouseman/woman is expected to perform basic responsibilities and should be detail-oriented, adept at operating counterbalance sit down forklifts, stand up forklift, ride on pallet jacks and able to stand for extended periods. Ultimately, the warehouse associate should adhere to all warehouse safety practices as well as demonstrate exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills.

This role is for Northland Beverages, one of Arctic Beverages group of businesses, and is located in Whitehorse, Yukon. It is a full-time position requiring 35-40 hours of work per week.

The salary range for the role is between $20/hr to $25/hr.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Pallets
• Load, unload and move product materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load , unload and move materials and products
• Ship Orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
• Must be able to work flexible start times when business requires
• Able to repetitively lift and move heavy boxes (up to 55lbs)
• Warehouse experience in high-volume distribution or logistics or equivalent experience, is an asset
• Experience in loading trailers is preferred for this role
• Experience with Sit down counterbalance Forklift, stand up forklift and electric pallet jack experience is preferred.
• Team player; good communication skills
• Great work ethic, high initiative, self-motivation, and positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task, time management skills, detail-oriented
• Effective problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program