Operations - Warehouseman

BOSS Lubricants; Barrie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSS Lubricants in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehousing activities. You will fill orders, load and unload goods, and ensure accurate inventory handling while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of warehouse experience, basic knowledge of oil products, and the ability to operate a forklift. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• High School completion preferred.
• Forklift certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products by filling totes, drums, pails, and kegs as required.
• Assemble customer orders and stock selection with the client's order.
• Load, unload, and move products using forklift or manual handling equipment.
• Ensure quality control on products leaving the warehouse.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse, including inspections.

Skills

Warehouse efficiency

Lifting heavy objects

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Forklift Operator Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Dollies and pallet lifters

Hand tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepare Products
  • Fills totes, drums, pails, kegs with our products as required;
  • Assembles orders for customers – choosing appropriate products and stock in conjunction with the client's order;
  • Packs and unpacks goods;
  • Loads and unloads products and materials to and from transport vehicles, either by hand, using basic material handling equipment or by using forklift
  • Operates a variety of equipment for the purposes of loading, unloading and moving materials and products, including a forklift;
  • Itemizes, reviews and assesses returned products and/or incoming products;
  • Ensures quality control on all products leaving the warehouse;
  • Organizes and stacks goods into shelving racks for efficient retrieval;
  • Assists with incoming raw materials and other merchandise.
• Housekeeping and Maintenance
  • Helps maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse area, including sweeping and cleaning up any spills, removing pallets and empty drums and keeping the aisles clean and clear of any debris.
  • Follows scheduled equipment inspections and maintenance, including daily safety checks.
  • Reviews equipment performance and recommends repairs or replacement to Supervisor.
  • Makes recommendations on the effective use of space within the warehouse to ensure efficient retrieval of high-demand or high-volume products.
• Safety
  • Ensures that co-workers operate safely.
  • Identifies work-place safety hazards and informs the supervisor.
  • Performs regular safety checks.
  • Adheres to all company policies, safety practices and initiatives.
• Leadership and Teamwork
  • Works closely with employees.
  • Assists with promoting Boss' key service deliverables.
  • Promotes, demonstrates and reinforces Boss' 4 core values in all day-to-day actions.
  • Assists with promoting a positive team atmosphere.
  • Assists with training staff to ensure they have the "tools" necessary to perform their job to the best of their ability.
  • Assists with ensuring efficient collaboration of all staff in the warehouse to achieve our desired goals and results.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
  • Completion of High School preferred.
  • Forklift Operator Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge:
  • Basic knowledge of oil and other products at Boss.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a physically demanding job, preferably in a warehouse environment.
  • Experience with lubricants is an asset.
  • Experience operating a forklift, dollies, hand tools, pallet lifters and industrial lift trucks.
• Abilities:
  • Ability to work in a moderate-paced warehouse environment and perform routine and often repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to plan job tasks, solve common problems and make decisions as necessary.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written, and must be able read instructions and understand numbers and figures.
  • Good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg's) continuously.
  • Ability to take direction.
  • Ability to work well with others and with minimal supervision.
  • Must have a positive approach to work.
  • Take pride in your work.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Continuous desire to learn new Boss products.