Warehouse Associate

Loxo; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentra in Burlington, Canada, is seeking an entry-level warehouse associate to support shipping, receiving, inventory checks and occasional powered vehicles under supervision. The role offers training to advance and emphasizes accuracy in daily tasks.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, strong English reading/writing, basic math, and a collaborative, safety-conscious mindset. Overtime and varied shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of work experience, warehouse or manufacturing experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Basic math skills.
• Willingness to work varied shift end times and overtime as needed.
• Able to lift, move and stack boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Self-starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Process and pack customer orders with accuracy using UPS or FedEx labels.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory checks in non-powered vehicle areas.
• Assist in training on related duties and safety practices.
• Route and ship outgoing product using various couriers while maintaining accuracy.
• Maintain safe work practices and teamwork to meet goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Self-motivation

Tools

UPS systems

FedEx systems

Job description

Essentra is an FTSE 250 company, and a global market-leading manufacturer and distributor of plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded, and metal items.Every day, we produce and distribute millions of small, yet essential components. Our products may not be noticeable - or even recognizable - but wherever you are, our business is all around you.Our international network extends to 25 countries worldwide, including 12 manufacturing facilities and 23 sales and distribution centres.Our global scale, capability, and hassle-free partnership approach means that we can deliver what you need, when you need it, to help your business work.

Job Summary

This entry level position supports basic warehouse functions in a facility with temperatures determined by outside weather conditions. Job duties will include shipping and receiving, inventory checks, cycle counting, and operating powered vehicles. Training to advance to higher levels is expected of this position.

Typical Job Duties

• Process and pack customer orders through UPS and FedEx, applying all required packing slips, barcodes, and shipping labels accurately while verifying correct part, quantity, ship to and billing information.
• Complete cycle counts, inventory checks and audit checks in areas not requiring any form of powered vehicle
• Cross train in areas such as wrappers, barcoding, restacking, partial pack, cycle counting and receiving that do not require any form of powered vehicle.
• Actively train on powered vehicles while under direction of certified trainer
• Always maintain the highest standard of safety and hold others to the same standard
• Complete job duties effectively and accurately
• Use computer inventory management program to document all inventory transactions, shipping receiving and material inquiries
• Route and ship outgoing product quickly with minimal to zero inaccuracies using a variety of couriers and transport methods
• Perform daily cycle counts of inventory to maximize inventory accuracy
• Perform other related job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of work experience. Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is a plus but not required.
• Flexible to varied shift end times - willingness to work some overtime as needed.
• General computer skills and able to train on UPS and FedEx systems
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with minimal direction once trained
• Demonstrates an aptitude for attention to detail in their work.
• Driven by success with a high degree of energy, motivation and confidence.
• Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Must be a positive thinker and a team player
• Able to lift, move and stack individual boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.

• We offer a competitive pay rate, generous benefits package, and paid time off.