VMI Associate

Vallen Distribution, Inc; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen Distribution, Inc in Canada is seeking a warehouse associate to perform daily VMI counts, scan and upload data, and pick, pack, and load orders for delivery to multiple VMI locations. You will ensure POs match, handle returns, and maintain accurate warehouse records.

The role involves driving to customer sites, loading outbound orders, and adhering to OH&S policies, including WHMIS and TDG. Flexibility for overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• TDG and WHMIS considered an asset.
• 1–2 years related experience, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal & external customers.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ongoing Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

Responsibilities

• Daily counts of various products at customer VMI locations.
• Complete Site specific VMI lists as required.
• Scan data from the VMI lists & upload to central data base.
• Ensure resulting PO matches with original upload.
• Picking/Checking regular & VMI Orders as required.
• Loading truck with daily out bound VMI orders.
• Drive to customer sites deliver & put away ordered products at respective VMI locations.
• Handling VMI related returns as per company guidelines.
• Warehouse Shipping/ Receiving related tasks.
• Pack orders, write labels, weigh cartons and prepare Loomis and other shipping forms.
• Report damaged merchandise to supervisor.
• Assists in the annual inventory; may write up receiving or shipping reports; may file documentation.
• Housekeeping of Warehouse.
• Various other projects assigned by Supervisor.
• Overtime & Off-Hours work may be required.
• Read, understand, and follow Vallen's health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations.
• Actively participate in Vallen's health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections.
• Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses.
• Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements.
• Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma

College/University Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

TDG/WHMIS asset

Job description

• Daily counts of various products at customer VMI locations
• Complete Site specific VMI lists as required
• Scan data from the VMI lists & upload to central data base
• Ensure resulting PO matches with original upload
• Picking/Checking regular & VMI Orders as required
• Loading truck with daily out bound VMI orders
• Drive to customer sites deliver & put away ordered products at respective VMI locations
• Handling VMI related returns as per company guidelines
• Warehouse Shipping/ Receiving related tasks
• Pack orders, write labels, weigh cartons and prepare Loomis and other shipping forms
• Reports damaged merchandise to supervisor
• Assists in the annual inventory; may write up receiving or shipping reports; may file documentation
• Housekeeping of Warehouse
• Various other projects that may be assigned to them by their Supervisor
• Overtime & Off-Hours work may be required from time to time
• Read, understand, and follow Vallen's health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations
• Actively participate in Vallen's health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections
• Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses
• Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements
• Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Diploma preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) considered an asset
• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment
• Ability to interact effectively with internal & external customers
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ongoing Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

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Additional Locations

Lethbridge , Alberta , Canada