Warehouse Associate - Nanaimo (0926)

Trail Appliances BC; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Trail Appliances is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Nanaimo to join a fast-growing team. You will handle receiving, verification, unpacking, sorting, and packing orders, while maintaining accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with two years of warehouse experience preferred and forklift or reach truck experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent training.
• Forklift certificate is preferred.
• Two years warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and pack incoming customer orders in preparation for shipping.
• Receive, verify, unpack and sort incoming materials in an organized fashion.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using a warehouse management system.
• Operate warehousing equipment safely per procedures.
• Maintain warehouse safety and cleanliness.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Stand-up/Sit-down counter balance forklift

Reach truck

Carton Clamp

Job description

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values

• Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking.
• Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better.
• Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes.
• Authenticity – We like people, not pretense.
• Determination – We kick down walls.

We have everything except you

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for handling the products in our warehouse. The typical day in this role would be receiving, verifying, unpacking and sorting incoming materials in an organized fashion, processing and packing incoming customer orders in preparation for shipping, you will also be maintaining accurate inventory records through the use of a warehouse management system, with a focus on warehouse safety. You get to work with other warehouse workers which will make the position fun.

Compensation

Wage: Starting at $23.00 (guaranteed annual wage progression)

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be:

• Processing and packing incoming customer orders in preparation for shipping
• Receiving, verifying, unpacking and sorting incoming materials in an organized fashion
• Maintaining accurate inventory records through the use of a warehouse management system
• Safe operation of warehousing equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• Maintaining warehouse safety and cleanliness

To be successful in this role you should:

• Have a Stand-up/Sit-down counter balance experience and certification
• Carton Clamp operation desired
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have 2 years warehouse experience preferred
• Have Reach truck experience
• Have an ability to do some lifting and meet physical demands
• Forklift Certificate preferred
• Be able to work on weekends

Work Environment

• Working in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing tasks
• Collaborating with internal departments to coordinate the warehouse processes
• Schedule : 40 hours per week

INDHP

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

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