Warehouse Associate

Nature's Fare Markets; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing BC-based company is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Vernon to oversee warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, and inventory maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and capable of lifting heavy items. Enjoy perks like a competitive wage, store discounts, and a fun workplace environment. Apply today for a chance to join a supportive team dedicated to sustainable practices.

Benefits

Starting wage range: 19.75 - 21.50/hr

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Flexible benefits

Free swag

Fun workplace atmosphere

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence required.
• Experience providing excellent customer service is essential.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock sheets are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.
• Receive and process shipments while adhering to FIFO principles.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of local, organic, sustainable food

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Education

Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift (if certified)

Job description

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

The Opportunity:

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for function and maintenance of the warehouse and reports directly to Warehouse Manager. You are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient shipping, receiving, storage and logistics of all our inventory. It is critical that inventory flows in and out of our facility at the highest velocity possible to increase our margins and lower our retail pricing.

PERKS:

• Starting wage range: 19.75 - 21.50/hr based on experience
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Flexible benefits
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Ensuring that stock sheets are current and maintained.
• Receiving and ensuring all products ordered have been shipped with good date and in good condition.
• Maintaining warehouse space and ensuring it is maximized and used to its greatest capacity.
• Processing invoices/packing slips to record and report mis-picks, shorts, damages and other errors.
• Maintaining inventory controls.
• Rotating all product, to ensure when possible, that all products sent to the stores has reasonable dates.
• Receiving, picking & palletizing the shipment of weekly product order from all stores.
• Creating and processing invoices for inter-store transfers.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse.
• Delivering orders between our warehouse and store locations in a safe and timely manner when required.
• Stock rotation – Rotating stock to ensure items with faster approaching expiry dates are picked first. FIFO principles.
• Paperwork – assist with receiving and inter-store transfer paperwork (all computer based).
• Pallet Jack Usage – the ability to use a hand operated pallet jack to move pallets of goods around the warehouse ready for loading into the delivery truck.
• Stock Counts – Assisting with counting inventory.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Knowledgeable and passionate about local, organic and sustainable food and supplements
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Beneficial but not required:
  • Ability to drive a 5 ton delivery truck (no air brake course required) on occasion may be asked to drive with product to the Okanagan store locations
  • Ability to operate a forklift (certified forklift operator/or ability to obtain) loading and unloading pallets from supplier trucks as well as hoisting and lowering pallets from warehouse racking system

Some things you should know about us:

• We strive for constant collaboration and communication to achieve the best results in everything we do.
• We are very team driven, we support one another and build each other up.
• We pride our selves in a light-hearted, fun, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Recognition to stand-out team members ins very important to us.

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Apply online today!