Warehouse Associate

Metrie; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Calgary is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pick, pack, and ship products while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have warehouse experience and are comfortable operating machinery. This position offers competitive pay at $21 per hour, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative work environment. Full benefits including healthcare and an RRSP plan are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP plan with matching

Employee referral program

Safety training programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment and operating various types of machinery.
• Reliable transportation or ability to transit.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and ship various building materials.
• Read and understand pick lists and paperwork.
• Lift, push, and pull material bundles weighing up to 49 lbs.
• Operate machinery like electric tugger and trailer.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Machinery operation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Who We Are

Metrie Purpose: We Help People Transform Houses Into Homes

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie, you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement and construction products. Our front-line workers are the foundation to our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing and distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.

Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: (1603) Feels like a Family - YouTube

Why You’ll Love this Job

• Safety is our number 1 priority. We have continuous safety training, Safety Committee Opportunities, Sumner of Safety Competitions.
• Competitive pay range of $21 per hour
• Shift options
  • Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Day Shift
• Team environment. Regular company outings, employee driven engagement, development opportunities and career growth, team luncheons, diversity employee resource groups, incentive programs for high performers, cross functional training.

What You’ll Do

As the Warehouse Associate, you will have the opportunity to

• Pick, pack, and ship a variety of building materials, including mouldings and doors
• Read and understand pick lists and paper work
• Lift, push, and pull material bundles that weigh up to 49 lbs.
• Ensure accurate tallies and order quantities
• Operate various types of machinery as required, including an electric tugger and trailer
• Clean and tidy the work area as required
• Ensure all work is performed safely and timely
• Product binning and put-away as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, and are comfortable operating various types of machinery
• You must have reliable transportation or the ability to transit
• Have strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Are great at communicating with others in both verbal and written format

Why You'll Love Metrie

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals
• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance. Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.
• RRSP Plan – Up to 4% match
• PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.
• Referral Program ($500 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for several months)
• Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on cross-functional teams across the company.
• Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.
• Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first

What it's like at Metrie

• Safety. Your safety is important to us. We want you to leave the day, the same way you came in. Continuous training with all warehouse personnel for both Safety and Operational excellence. Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.
• Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, forklifts, and mobile carts.
• Activity. Some activities may require operating machinery, constant walking, repetitive lifting, and using a handheld scanner.
• Temperature. Warehouse in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Noise level. Can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few requirements regarding PPE. Metrie provides safety shoes, high visibility shirts or vests, eye protection and gloves.

Come work with us! Apply Now. We look forward to reviewing your application!

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The base pay range for this role is starting at 21/hr. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.