Warehouse Associate - Co-op Student

Shoppers Drug Mart; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a 4‑month term in Canada. You will handle receiving, storage, and shipping of drugs and medical supplies, following GMP and SOPs. The role involves critical inventory checks, safety, and accuracy in data entry.

The position supports a hybrid work model with up to one remote day per week and requires physical activity including lifting up to 45 lbs. Competitive pay aligns with experience and region.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: Welcome delivery trucks and verify shipments against purchase orders.
• Material Handling: Read worksheets, verify numbers, and conduct weekly inventory counts.
• Shipping: Process requests, pack boxes and prepare shipments for delivery.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and follow SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Assist with data entry in inventory and logistics software programs.
• Collaborate with team to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Coordination

Organization

Planning

Time Management

Reporting Skills

Inventory Control

Documentation Skills

Data Entry Skills

Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Tools

RF Scanner

Inventory software

Job description

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?

Winter 2027 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: January 6, 2027

Term End: April 16, 2027

The pay range for the co-op student role will reflect factors such as the candidate's experience, academic level, and the specific skillset required for the role.

Loblaw has adopted the following hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues can work remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

Basic Function

The Associate, Warehouse is responsible for the efficient picking, checking, packing, receiving and shipping customer orders while strictly following GMP guidelines and the Standard Operating Procedures.

Nature and Scope

Under the supervision of the Manager, Supervisor, Supply Chain and Distribution, the Associate receives, picks, checks, stages and ships drugs, medical supplies and patient materials following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The warehouse associate is responsible to perform other duties such as general housekeeping, inventory checks and quality assurance checks, etc. The work is performed according to set practices and procedure and is of a routine nature.

What you will do

Receiving

• Welcome delivery trucks.
• Receive and unload 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.
• Replenish shelves in the warehouse.
• Operate pallet jack and/or reach truck in loading and unloading materials.

Material Handling

• Read Pick worksheets and verify the materials.
• Verify all product numbers, lot number and expiry dates.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts .
• Use of an RF Scanner.
• Enter data in inventory and logistics software programs.
• Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify team lead immediately.
• Adjust work orders as required when the material is short, according to the work order.
• Box, wrap and pack merchandise in accordance with relevant procedures and standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Shipping

• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Enter data in inventory and logistics software programs.
• Package and ship in accordance with SOP, packaging guidelines and accepted methods/practices.
• Replenish packaging materials in the warehouse, fridge and freezer.

What you will need

• Warehouse experience, Teamwork, Coordination, Organization, Planning, Time Management, Reporting Skills, Inventory Control, Documentation Skills, Data Entry Skills, Dependability
• High School diploma.
• Ability to lift up to 45lbs.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal 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, buddy system thereafter.
• The physical environment is a clean, quiet warehouse area.
• The job has a routine work pace with an enhanced degree of pressure.
• Ability to work various shifts Monday-Friday, depending on business needs.

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 competitive pay program 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.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$35,100.00 - $65,700.00 / 35.100,00$ - 65.700,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.

L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.