Shipper (Evenings)

Tigre Géant; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Store discount

Overnight shift premium

On-site gym

Job summary

Giant Tiger Wholesale is hiring a permanent, full-time Shipper Associate for our 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON. You will drive forklifts, verify pallets, and load shipments while maintaining daily productivity across a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

We offer competitive pay, a profit-sharing retirement plan, health benefits after 3 months, and opportunities for growth with on-site training and certification.

Qualifications

• High School completion is required.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is preferred.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System is a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift or similar machine is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Verify and organize wrapped pallets.
• Prepare and lane wrapped pallets to correct locations.
• Load wrapped pallets onto trucks with care.
• Maintain a daily productivity count.
• Support other departments as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Basic math

PC skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

High School completion

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Who We Are: At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. Every item you pick, scan, pack, and ship safely plays a role in getting the right products to our stores and into the hands of Canadians who rely on us. We’re looking for team members who are motivated, reliable, and ready to contribute to meaningful work every day. If you’re looking for hands‑on work in a supportive, safety‑focused environment, this opportunity is for you. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title Shipper (Evenings)

About This Role

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Shipper Associate for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive forklifts and low lift pallet jacks through high trafficked areas with a focus on safe and efficient operation
• Verify and organize wrapped pallets
• Prepare and lane wrapped pallets, ensuring they in the correct pallet location
• Load wrapped pallets onto trucks with care and precision
• Maintain a daily productivity count
• Support other departments when necessary as directed by the supervisor

What You’ll Bring

• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and complies with Ontario Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) standards
• Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting heavy objects throughout shift
• Comfortable in a noisy, fast‑paced environment and operating forklift in confined areas
• Punctual, self‑motivated, attention to detail and spatially aware of surroundings
• Basic math and PC skills
• As part of your onboarding, you will be required to complete three days of paid machine training and successfully obtain in‑house certification. Successful machine certification is a mandatory condition of employment as it is an occupational requirement.

Assets You May Have

• Completion of High School
• Experience in a warehouse environment
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System
• Experience operating a forklift or similar machine
• Positive attitude
• Class G2 or higher driver’s licence

When You’ll Work

Tuesday‑Saturday, 3:00pm - 1:30am.

Internal Close Date

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well‑being benefits for our permanent team members.Hourly Rate $21.00

What Giant Tiger Offers

• Competitive Compensation: The expected pay rate for this position is listed above, and Giant Tiger offers guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked. Please note that overnight shifts and working in our cold storage location qualify for hourly premiums, further increasing your earning potential.
• Retirement Support: We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full‑time employees.
• Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost‑shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full‑time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.
• Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long‑term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
• Store Discount: Enjoy savings at Giant Tiger stores with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases, applied at the point of sale.
• Extra Perks at GT Wholesale, Johnstown:
• Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour (if applicable)
• 24/7 on‑site gym access
• 24/7 on‑site Micro Market
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
• Annual allowance for CSA‑approved safety footwear
• Parental leave wage top‑up
• Company‑paid machine training and certification
• Great Culture & Work‑Life Balance: Be part of an amazing team that values safety, connection, and fun, with company‑sponsored events throughout the year and a strong commitment to work‑life balance. Our static, non‑rotating shifts make it easy to plan your life with consistency and peace of mind.

Location 1 Giant Tiger Blvd, Johnstown, Ontario, K0E 1T1 Job Requisition JR133192 Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail]. Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

#LI-DNI Are you looking for a career that will empower you to develop your skills, foster growth and encourage you to challenge yourself in a collaborative and inclusive environment? We are proud to be Canadian, proud to support the communities across Canada, and proud of our continued success for over 60 years. Check out our latest job openings and you'll see why joining Giant Tiger is exactly what you've been searching for!