Warehouse Associate

Zep Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Zep Inc., a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions, is seeking a warehouse operator in Montreal. The role includes receiving shipments, order picking, and shipping preparation, ensuring efficiency and safety in our operations. Candidates should have warehouse experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork and problem-solving. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to lift heavy items and operate warehouse equipment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock shipments from various vendors.
• Accurately pick customer orders and prepare for shipping.
• Assist in warehouse management duties and operational improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Carts

Job description

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well-recognized brand names such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Founded in 1937, Zep is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC in 2021.

Job Description:

1. Receive shipments: from other facilities, vendors, and returns from customers. Stock products received from manufacturing facilities and vendors. Restock unused products from customer returns. Report damaged, missing, or used products to the warehouse or distribution manager. Many items are stored manually in cases.
2. Order picking (15%): Accurately pull customer orders to ensure correct product, size, and quantity. Pull orders from picking slips or reports. Use equipment such as 2-wheelers, carts, forklifts, and order pickers. Lift case goods, pails, and drums as needed.
3. Shipping preparation (20%): Fill out picking slips with proper shipping information, label products, and wrap skids for truck line pickup. Load outbound trucks safely, ensuring paperwork complies with DOT regulations.
4. Operational duties (10%): Fill in for warehouse/distribution manager when absent. Perform duties such as ordering trucks, cycle counts, physical inventories, training, audits, communication with truck lines, reps, and customers, housekeeping, and participating in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement efforts. Perform distribution duties like shipping full truck loads, managing truck scheduling, and coordinating with carriers.
5. Core Values (55%): We uphold values under the S.P.E.E.D. framework:

• Stewardship: Improving safety and reducing environmental impact.
• Passion for Problem Solving: Listening to customers and innovating solutions.
• Empowerment: Encouraging accountability and decision-making.
• Expertise: Creating relevant solutions and partnerships.
• Doing the Right Thing: Acting with honesty, respect, and integrity.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and military personnel. Zep Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing full employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses.