Warehouse Associate

Loblaw Companies Limited; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Richmond Hill is looking for a Warehouse Associate. This full-time role involves tasks such as receiving shipments, managing inventory, and preparing items for shipping. Ideal candidates should have teamwork abilities, attention to detail, and experience in a warehouse environment. Join us to support health and wellness across Canada.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in warehouse and inventory.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming products.
• Handle and stock supplies on the Production Floor.
• Prepare and package orders for shipping.

Skills

Teamwork

Coordination

Organization

Planning

Time Management

Dependability

Data Entry Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: 100 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1J6

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Warehouse Associate

Location: Richmond Hill - EBC

We are hiring a Warehouse Associate for Central Pharmacy Services Vial in Richmond Hill.

Reporting directly to the Inventory Team Lead, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for carrying out daily warehouse tasks related to receiving, material handling, inventory, and shipping, while supporting procurement and supplies for Central Pharmacy Services in Richmond Hill. This role involves receiving, picking, checking, staging, and shipping drugs, medical supplies, and patient materials in adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. Additionally, the Warehouse Associate performs general housekeeping, inventory checks, and quality assurance tasks, ensuring efficient and routine operations.

What You will Do

Receiving

• Receive any incoming products and compare information on packing slips with purchase orders to verify accuracy of shipment
• Sort, count, package, label, and unpack inventory that is received
• Inspect shipments for damages, loss, or defects, and notify team lead of findings
• Responsible for accurately receiving, reporting, and distributing purchased items
• Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location in accordance with the established workflow
• Replenish shelves with supplies in the warehouse, production floor, drug walls
• Operate pallet jack and stacker in loading and unloading materials

Material Handling

• Stock up all the supplies on the Production Floor
• Flatten Boxes and dispose in recycle bin
• Transport Finished totes from production to warehouse
• Move empty totes from warehouse to production floor
• Stock medication walls with order received by inventory
• Box, wrap and pack merchandise in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles

Shipping

• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Prepare shipping totes by labelling, counting
• Package and ship in accordance with SOP, packaging guidelines and accepted methods/practices
• Replenish packaging materials in the warehouse

What you bring:

• Teamwork, Coordination, Organization, Planning, Time Management, Reporting Skills, Inventory Control, Documentation Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Data Entry Skills, Dependability
• 1-2 years in warehouse and Inventory
• Creative problem solver and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• 95% of the work is done while in a standing position
• Concurrently, 75% of this time is spent bending, reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing and lifting objects up to 45lbs
• The physical environment is a clean warehouse area
• Strong skills in MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work various shifts Sunday-Saturday, depending on business needs
• Ability to work on occasional Stat holidays

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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