Order picker - Kitchener

Randstad; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Randstad benefits program

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an order picker to support back-end warehouse operations, validating receipts, picking orders, and updating inventory records. The role emphasizes accuracy, cycle counts, and safe handling of goods on a day shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The position is a three-month contract starting October 19, with bus-route access on Trillium Drive in South Kitchener, and benefits from Randstad's comprehensive programs from day one.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform light to moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience using a manual pump truck.
• Dependable and capable of completing the full 3-month contract.
• Proficient reading English for invoices and labels.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods and verify against shipping manifests.
• Perform accurate order picking and prep for dispatch.
• Process daily invoicing and labels for shipping/receiving.
• Stock putaways to designated warehouse bins.
• Conduct cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
• Inspect and test returned electronics, especially headphones.
• Operate a manual pump truck to move pallets.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

English communication

Physical fitness

Data entry

Punctuality

Tools

Manual pump truck

Job description

Working as an order picker you will be the backbone of daily warehouse operations, ensuring that all goods are accurately processed, tracked, and stored. Your primary domain will be the back-end warehouse, where you will handle a diverse array of tasks crucial to the smooth functioning of the facility. This role involves inventory management, including receiving incoming shipments, picking orders with precision, and meticulously updating inventory records through cycle counting. You will also be responsible for verifying shipping records, preparing merchandise for storage or delivery, and resolving any discrepancies in incoming or outgoing freight. Operating a pump truck will be your primary method of moving heavy materials at times ensuring safe and efficient transport of goods across the facility floor without the need for forklift certification. You will be trained to use an end rider but it will not likely be required.

This is a three-month contract with a strong possibility of extension, starting on October 19th. The facility is conveniently located on a bus route on Trillium Drive in South Kitchener, making it highly accessible for transit users. You will enjoy a steady daytime schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

Advantages

• Competitive hourly compensation of $20/hr, paid weekly
• Predictable and highly desirable day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Accessible location situated directly on a major bus route in South Kitchener (Trillium Dr)
• Exceptionally quiet, focused, and low-stress working environment
• Valuable hands‑on experience within a specialized niche of the manufacturing & logistics sector
• Opportunity for contract extension beyond the initial three-month leave coverage
• Access to Randstad's comprehensive benefits program from your first day of work

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt of incoming goods, verifying quantities and conditions against shipping manifests
• Execute accurate order picking and prepare materials for prompt dispatch
• Handle all daily invoicing tasks and meticulously process shipping and receiving labels
• Perform efficient stock putaways, ensuring all items are allocated to their designated warehouse bins
• Conduct regular cycle counting to maintain absolute accuracy within the inventory management system
• Clean, refurbish, and visually inspect returned electronic items, specifically headphones
• Test returned merchandise thoroughly to determine viability for either resale or the refurbishment process
• Operate a manual pump truck safely to transport pallets and heavy items across the warehouse floor
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free workspace in compliance with manufacturing & logistics safety standards

Qualifications

• Physical capability to perform light to moderate lifting, including occasional lifts of up to 50 pounds
• Comfort and willingness to work primarily in the back warehouse environment
• Prior experience using a manual pump truck (no forklift license required)
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to fulfill the entirety of the initial three-month contract
• Availability to officially begin the assignment on October 19th
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when testing products or verifying invoice data
• Effective English communication skills for reading labels, processing invoices, and coordinating with team members
• Basic computer literacy for data entry, label generation, and inventory tracking

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.