Warehouse Associate

POOLCORP; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distributing outdoor living products seeks a Seasonal Warehouse Associate in Brantford. Responsibilities include accurately receiving and storing materials, picking and packing orders, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with prior warehouse experience and strong communication skills. Opportunities for career growth and a competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Prior experience in distribution or warehousing preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pulls, fills, packs and sets up orders for delivery.
• Receives shipments, logs into inventory, maintains inventory.
• Operates a forklift safely and efficiently.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maneuver heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Brantford, Ontario - 104, 373 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario - N3S 7P5

Pay: $20/hour and up to an additional $2500 in summer bonus

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Summary

The Seasonal Warehouse Associate will increase operational efficiency, company profitability and customer satisfaction by accurately and safely receiving and storing materials, as well as picking, packing and scanning orders for pickup and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pulls, fills, packs and sets up orders for delivery or pickup.
• Organizes shipment priorities, commercial carrier, daily, job site and will call and stages the orders in uniform fashion for ease of loading and verification.
• Assists in loading the delivery truck.
• Receives shipments, logs into inventory, maintains inventory through audits.
• Locates manufacturer’s packing list, verifies receipt of each item listed, signs and attaches packing list to each bill of lading.
• Signs and dates freight bill noting all adjustments and/or damage to product and reports any quality or inventory discrepancy issues to the appropriate person.
• Communicates positively with supervisors, sales staff, fellow workers and customers to coordinate deliveries/pick-up.
• Moves all inventory into allocated spaces within warehouse.
• Operates a forklift safely and efficiently, maintains required certification, performs vehicle safety checks and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assists in keeping facility clean, neat, safe and operating efficiently.
• Processes returns accurately.
• Attends product knowledge meetings as required by management.
• Assists in keeping facility secure. Ensures all equipment is stored at end of day and all doors and gates are secured.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in distribution or warehousing preferred.
• Ability to maneuver heavy objects, some weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
  
  

Why not work for an INDUSTRY LEADER?

POOLCORP is the world’s leading distributor of outdoor living products. We operate in more than 440 Sales Centers with over 6,000 employees who proudly service the needs of our customers. Our company strives to employ only the best CDL and Delivery Drivers, Warehouse Associates and Inside Sales Representatives as well as Sales Center Managers and Operations Managers.

Why POOLCORP?

Because it is a place where you can grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find plenty of excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth. And, our generous compensation and benefits package includes Healthcare, Dental, Life/AD&D, paid time off and discounts specifically offered to POOL employees. During busy seasons, we also offer performance bonuses. And finally, our family-oriented, hometown culture is supported by a stable, large corporate enterprise – giving you the best of all worlds.

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

POOLCORP is a drug-free company.

POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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