Warehouse Caretaker - Day Shift

The North West Company; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Warehouse Caretaker for their Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, performing general housekeeping duties, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting in maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong physical capabilities, good communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Safety awareness in all tasks performed.
• Physical stamina for lifting and mobility duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and order in warehouse areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including snow removal.
• Assist with event setup and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Ability to lift 75lbs unassisted

Follow health and safety procedures

Effective multitasking

Positive interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills

Ability to work in inclement weather

Job description

Status: Regular Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday (7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

The North West Company (NWC) is looking to fill a position at our Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre. Your role as the warehouse caretaker involves maintaining the integrity of WLSC through regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure all employees are provided with a clean working environment with contents of infrastructure in working order.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

The North West Company is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role

• Collect plastic wrap, cardboard, and waste materials from warehouse drop points and ensure effective removal.
• Collect recycling from offices in warehouse and front main.
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment.
• Ensure aisles are clean and debris is removed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties inside and outside the warehouse. This would include, but limited to: parking lot cleaning, refuse removal from landscaping, water and tend to flowers, shrubs and beds. Washroom sanitation when required.
• Assist with Supervisor or Maintenance Technician on Preventative Maintenance duties as required.
• Snow removal assistance as needed for entrance ways.
• Stock and removal of water jugs to all warehouse offices, common spaces and meeting rooms.
• Event setup tasks as assigned by supervisor and or manager.
• Graffiti removal.
• Applying slip protection to exterior walkways.
• Cleans light fixtures as required.
• Wiping racks and dusting of equipment within warehouse.
• Clean and disinfect water fountains, refrigerators, and microwaves.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned. Undertaking other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as instructed by the Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Ability to lift 75lbs unassisted and periodically overhead.
• Understand the importance of safety in the workplace / follow all health and safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.
• Must work well with others, have a willingness to learn, and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to lead, have clear communication skills; and
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.

Location

Winnipeg Logistics Services Centre, 100 Murray Park Road, Winnipeg MB

Culture

• Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.

This position adheres to the Distribution Application Process Guidelines.

For Internal Applicants

Interested internal applicants are encouraged to apply directly on the website no later than Monday January 12th, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process. Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.