Warehouse Associate - Kitchener

Randstad; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage $19.50/hr

Mon-Fri day shift

South Kitchener location

8-week contract

Equipment training

Long-term potential

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Furniture Warehouse Associate to join a South Kitchener, ON team. Monday to Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, on an 8‑week contract with strong potential for long‑term employment, at $19.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include shipping and receiving, order picking, and using RF scanners. You will assemble make‑ready furniture with basic hand tools and operate equipment (counterbalance, reach, end rider, walkies) with on‑the‑job training if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) months of related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Basic communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to be trained on material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, end riders).
• Physical ability to frequently walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or balance weight for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift up to 60 pounds using dollies.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and system tasks to support inbound and outbound furniture operations.
• Pick and stage outbound orders as necessary.
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for the delivery of furniture on assigned routes.
• Label and stock product, verify SKU and quantity accuracy.
• Assemble make-ready furniture using basic hand tools.
• Use RF scanners and report daily inventory discrepancies.
• Sort and load orders by route and delivery order.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Operate warehouse power equipment safely and maintain current certifications.

Skills

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

RF scanners

Hand tools use

Lifting to 60 lbs

Training on equipment

Tools

RF scanners

Forklifts/Pallet jacks (training available)

End rider

Power walkies

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Furniture Warehouse Associate to join a dynamic team in South Kitchener, ON. Conveniently located on a bus route, this facility is easily accessible for all local candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a stable schedule, as this position operates on a Monday through Friday day shift, specifically from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. You will begin on an 8-week contract, which offers a strong potential for long-term employment based on your reliability and performance. With a wage of $19.50 per hour, you will be heavily involved in shipping and receiving, order picking, and utilizing RF scanners. You will also handle basic hand tools to complete small furniture assemblies, such as putting together chairs prior to shipping, ensuring products are make-ready for delivery. Within this manufacturing & logistics environment, you will operate material handling equipment such as the counterbalance, reach, end rider, and power walkies; if you are not yet certified, the team is completely open to providing training.

Advantages

• starting wage of $19.50 per hour.
• Excellent Monday to Friday day shift schedule (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) offering a great work-life balance.
• Convenient South Kitchener location that is easily accessible on a local bus route.
• 8-week initial contract with a strong potential for long-term, permanent employment.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training provided for operating material handling equipment if you are not currently certified.
• Opportunity to build a fulfilling career in the thriving manufacturing & logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and system tasks to support inbound and outbound furniture operations.
• Pick and stage outbound orders as necessary
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for the delivery of furniture on assigned routes.
• Separate and label product received, and stock product into identified locations while verifying SKU and quantity accuracy.
• Assemble make-ready furniture using basic hand tools and stage items for delivery.
• Utilize RF scanners and perform inventory counts and location lookups to report daily discrepancies.
• Sort and load customer orders by route and delivery order.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and report any maintenance problems to the manager or lead hand.
• Operate warehouse power equipment safely and maintain current certifications as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) months of related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Basic communication skills including the ability to read, write, and speak English safely and effectively.
• Recent experience or willingness to be trained on material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, end riders).
• Physical capability to frequently walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or balance weight for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely maneuver and lift up to 60 pounds, primarily using dollies for bulk items.
• Experience with hand tools for small furniture assemblies.
• Prior experience in shipping/receiving and order picking using RF scanners.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.