Warehouse Associate

Westerkirk Capital; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerkirk Capital in Calgary, AB is hiring a Warehouse Associate to perform material warehousing, picking orders, shipping and receiving. You will maintain accuracy and safety while handling various warehousing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in warehousing, MHE certification, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and fluent English communication. This full-time role involves operating forklifts and other equipment while ensuring quality and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in warehouse/distribution roles including picking, packing, receiving, shipping.
• Certification operating material handling equipment (MHE) required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and safely.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and reach truck safely in a busy warehouse.
• Handle shipping/receiving and put-away duties as needed.
• Pick orders and pack for shipment; ensure accuracy.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and follow safety rules.
• Load boxes into trucks and verify product quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MHE equipment certification

Job description

Position Profile

We are currently recruiting Warehouse Associate to join our team in Calgary, AB. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for all functions associated with material warehousing including picking orders, shipping and receiving. The Associate will perform all duties in a timely and orderly fashion to the best of their abilities and with the utmost due care, integrity and professionalism.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safe operation of forklift and reach truck in a busy warehouse environment.
• General shipping / receiving and put away duties as needed.
• General warehouse duties including picking orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Load boxes into trucks for shipment
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Follows standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy. Documents and identifies all discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or team lead
• Accurately complete routine documentation required for order fulfilment
• Perform a variety of physically demanding duties according to standard work instructions, such as manually loading and unloading goods.
• Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading customer orders and products.
• Participates in process-specific training and adheres to all work instructions and guidelines
• Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include but are not limited to: scanners computers, scales, pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, power jacks
• Demonstrates and maintains professional interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external personnel
• Follows all company safety, security and housekeeping protocols. Respects; customers, company, property and equipment.
• Proactive in accident & incident prevention; complete applicable reports promptly and accurately when required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years' experience working in a Warehouse/Distribution Centre (picking, packing, receiving, shipping, returns.
• Certification operating (MHE) material handling equipment required (i.e. forward reach, dock stocker, clamp, single/double walkie, turret, order picker)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs (repetitive)
• Excellent communication in English (verbal and written);
• Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team required.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and safety regulations within business unit.