Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Vitacore Industries; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm dedicated to protecting healthcare workers and the environment is seeking a motivated Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient warehouse operations, from preparing orders for delivery to maintaining high-quality inventory standards. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, the company is rapidly expanding its product lines and markets. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and contribute to impactful solutions in healthcare and recycling. If you have a passion for logistics and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Associate with a focus on efficiency.
• Class 2/reach forklift experience is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain quality standards high for audits.
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

MS Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Tools

Inventory Software

Forklift

Job description

About Vitacore:

Vitacore Industries has always had protection of our healthcare workers and the planet in mind when innovating the best of technology to everything we do. Founded in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, Vitacore’s team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders set out on a mission to help frontline healthcare workers stay safe. Taking care of our beautiful planet, and the environmental impacts of everything we create and is a guiding principle from inception to product launch. Vitacore has recently launched partnerships with several hospitals and businesses across Canada with its recycling program to reduce single-use plastic waste. As Vitacore rapidly expands into new product lines and markets, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team to help create a larger impact in healthcare, recycling and more.

About the Role:

Vitacore is searching for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator to participate in our warehouse operations and activities. The individual will have previous warehouse experience, previous shipping and receiving experience, and some areas of the role are to increase efficiency, profitability and overall customer satisfaction. Class 2/reach forklift experience is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship);
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store);
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits (manual lifting of boxes and containers);
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization;
• Complete daily logs into inventory;
• Report any discrepancies;
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers;
• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment;
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as a Warehouse Associate;
• Class 2/reach forklift experience is mandatory
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems;
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and apps;
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods;
• Good organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to lift heavy objects;
• Associate Degree or higher.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and hourly wage expectation to [e-mail] with the subject line of “Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator - Application”. We look forward to hearing from you soon!