Warehouse Operator

Wakefield Canada Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Canada Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operator (AM Shift) to join our plant and warehouse team in Mississauga. The role loads/unloads vehicles, processes customer orders and stock transfers, and participates in inventory cycle counting to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance during daily operations. AM shift runs 7:00AM–3:30PM with overtime as needed to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safety awareness required.
• Strong inventory control and accuracy for orders and transfers.
• Team player with good communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Pick and process customer orders and Wakefield/Castrol stock transfers.
• Load and unload vehicles to support efficient turnaround times.
• Participate in inventory cycle counting and warehouse control.
• Provide periodic support for the Receiver function and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with shipping coordinators to organize shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Warehouse experience preferred

Tools

Lift truck certification

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Operator (AM Shift) works within a collaborative team and plays a key role in ensuring customer orders and stock transfers are processed effectively. The Warehouse Operator loads and unloads vehicles to ensure efficient turnaround times within the warehouse to address Wakefield's business needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Pick and process customer orders and Wakefield/Castrol stock transfers.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Fill and/or decant totes in plant or warehouse
• Participate in warehouse control and inventory cycle counting.
• Periodic support for the Receiver function.
• Warehouse housekeeping as required.
• Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform the required recommended forklift inspection procedures.
• Liaise with shipping coordinators as required.
• Liaise with Warehouse and Distribution Managers and organize packaged goods shipments using Wakefield fleets or outside carriers.
• Receive and follow direction from the Warehouse Lead Hand as needed.
• Support and promote the adherence to all Wakefield policies and procedures.
• Special projects and participation as required.

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others.
• Good physical condition as the job requires lifting case goods up to 60 pounds and moving drum stock weighing approximately 450 pounds.
• Takes responsibility, "owns the job," and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work.
• Able to strive in a dynamic environment and support initiatives to achieve superior workplace performance/customer service KPI metrics.
• Team player who demonstrates respect for others and are performance driven to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Good communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Familiarity with all work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work overtime daily or as may be required to meet work demands.
• Able to acquire the skills required to successfully demonstrate proficiency in Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods & US DOT regulations.
• Able to acquire the skills required to successfully demonstrate proficiency in internet navigation and it is desirable to have some PC skills or the aptitude to be trained.

Direct Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility

• N/A

Education / Experience:

• High school or equivalent is required and will have good reading comprehension in addition to writing and mathematical skills.
• Previous related warehouse experience
• Experience with Warehouse Management System
• Valid forklift license(s) - Propane Counterbalance / Reach Truck
• Lift truck experience with valid lift truck certification training or ability to obtain
• LOTO - Lock Out & Tag Out training

Working Conditions:

• Unionized role
• AM Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Hours of work may vary according to operational needs such as production demands, fluctuating workloads, vacations, and absences, etc.
• Plant and Warehouse environment with periodic outdoor work.

Rate of Pay

• Warehouse Operator (as per collective agreement)