Warehouse Associate

Nature's Way Canada; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Wellness programs

Employee discount on Nature’s Way can

Educational assistance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Nature's Way Canada is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate in a high-volume distribution center in Coquitlam, BC. This full-time onsite role supports order picking, receiving, put-away, replenishment, and shipping, with occasional reach truck operation.

You will work Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM–3:30 PM and Friday 6:30 AM–10:30 AM, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a GMP-compliant environment. A high school diploma and SAP/RF experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; and minimum 1 year related experience in a high-volume WMS/RF distribution environment preferred.
• Must have experience in SAP and RF scanning in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Familiar with MRP environments and warehouse operations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately picks orders according to requirements and specifications.
• Receives and stores materials per GMP requirements.
• Performs replenishment of pick locations and moves materials using equipment.
• Transports and stacks materials on pallets; applies shipping labels.
• Loads/unloads trailers and conducts cycle counts.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and adheres to OHS, GMP, and ISO standards.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Time management

GMP compliance

MRP environment

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF scanner

Reach truck

Counterbalance forklift

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Associate will be working within a high-volume warehouse environment, while safely providing various warehouse services with general supervision following all established procedures and guidelines (SOP’s). This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and responsibilities for this position include order picking, staging, packing, shipping, product replenishing, receiving, putting away materials and when required, driving the reach truck. In addition, the Warehouse Associate, along with the entire Operations Team, supports a culture of GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and safety in a team environment.

This role with a schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. This position will be based out of our Coquitlam Distribution Center (DC) and operate in a full-time capacity onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accurately picks orders according to requirements and specifications.
• Accurately receives and stores materials according to facility specifications and GMP requirements.
• Performs replenishment of pick locations.
• Performs transactions that are timely and accurate.
• Lifts and stacks materials onto pallets and secures for movement.
• Puts away and transports materials using various material handling equipment.
• Applies shipping labels to cases and pallets.
• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Performs general housekeeping duties, to always keep the work area clean.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment in compliance with OHS regulations, ISO, and GMP requirements.
• Follows all established safety procedures and uses proper Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
• Achieves and maintains established KPI’s for the area (picking, receiving, putting away, replenishing and inventory/quality accuracy).
• Picks and stages orders for contract manufacturers in a timely manner.
• Conducts cycle counts.
• Overtime may occasionally be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a strong team player and posses a positive attitude.
• Must have performed in a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) environment and understand warehouse requirements, supporting a fast paced, pick/pack operation.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• General computer knowledge, including Word and Excel is required.
• Prior experience with SAP.
• Minimum of 2+ years of recent experience operating a reach truck and counterbalance forklift required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating a RF scanner is required.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and a minimum of 1-year related experience in a high-volume WMS/RF distribution environment preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from associates, customers, freight service providers, and management.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform simple calculations and quotients. May be required to structure algorithms at times for reporting and programming for simulation.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The Associate is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The Associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 65 pounds [AJ3]. Special vision abilities required by this job include dose vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer:

It is Nature’s Way Canada’s philosophy to inspire and promote a physically and emotionally healthy workforce. To enhance the health of every employee and their families, we’ve created an environment to foster our philosophy. All eligible employees receive:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Company RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive Wellness initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle
• You Belong perk for those planting roots in Canada
• Employee Discount Program on all Nature’s Way Canada products
• Formal Educational Assistance
• Employee Recognition Programs

At Nature’s Way Canada, we are committed to helping people live healthy lives. This commitment starts from within - with our vision to create a happy and healthy workforce that is diverse and where every employee feels inspired, included, with a sense of belonging and valued every day. The communities that we serve are vibrant, unique, and rich with diversity and we strive to reflect this within our team. Nature’s Way Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will be carefully considered – regardless of race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.