Warehouse Specialist (PM Shift)

Wakefield Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Canada Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to collaborate in processing customer orders and stock transfers. The role involves loading/unloading vehicles, handling totes, and supporting warehouse controls to ensure efficient operations.

The position requires compliance with safety standards, experience with a Warehouse Management System, a valid AZ license, forklift certification, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Unionized environment with day shift hours.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent with good reading, writing and math skills.
• Previous related warehouse experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System.
• Valid AZ license.
• Valid forklift license.
• Lift truck certification or ability to obtain.
• LOTO training.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform forklift inspection procedures.
• Liaise with shipping coordinators as required.
• Liaise with Warehouse and Distribution Managers and organize shipments.
• Receive and follow direction from the Warehouse Lead Hand.
• Support and promote adherence to Wakefield policies and procedures.
• Special projects as required.

Skills

AZ license

Team player

Good communication

Physical fitness

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

forklift license

Warehouse Management System

LOTO training

Job description

Job Summary:

TheWarehouse Specialistworks within a collaborative team and plays a key role in ensuring customer orders and stock transfers are processed effectively. The Warehouse Specialistloads 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 is 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 on a daily basis 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.

• Must have an AZ license.

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 AZ license

• Valid forklift license

• Lift truck experience with valid lift truck certification training or ability to obtain

• LOTO - Lock Out & Tag Out training

Working Conditions:

• Unionized role

• 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.

• This role in on the day shift, generally 3pm - 11:30pm

Rate of Pay

• Warehouse Specialist (as per collective agreement)