Warehouse Transportation Handler

The Dufresne Group/Ashley Canada; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market wages

Benefits plan

Retirement plan

Career growth

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances in Swift Current is seeking a Warehouse & Transportation Handler to join our team. You will deliver product to guests’ homes, assemble items when required, and assist with warehousing, pick-ups, movement of goods and merchandise, and visual merchandising.

The ideal candidate has a valid Class 5 driver's license, 6 months to 1 year of delivery experience, strong communication skills, and the physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Physically fit, able to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Able to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Deliver product to guests’ homes and assemble product when required.
• Safely and efficiently drive the scheduled route while providing exceptional customer service.
• Receive product, returns, and prepare outbound shipments.
• Maintain inventory documentation for warehouse and sales floor.
• General store maintenance and exterior upkeep.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Physical fitness

Lifting capability

Delivery experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Dufresne Store Merchandising

Requisition Number: WAREH002734

Locations

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Dufresne Furniture and Appliances - Swift Current
145 2nd Ave NW
Swift Current, SK S9H 0P1, CAN

Description

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life’s most meaningful shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands-on service, an exceptional shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart!

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Dufresne team.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking aWarehouse & Transportation Handlerfor our Swift Current store located at145 2nd Avenue NW.

As a Warehouse & Transportation Handler, you will work as part of a team to provide exceptional delivery service to our guests. You will also provide support with warehousing, pick-ups, movement of goods and merchandise, customer service, and visual merchandising.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competitive wages;
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Warehouse & Transportation Handler, you will:

• Deliver product to the guest’s home and assemble product when required.
• Safely and efficiently drive the scheduled route while keeping scheduling and providing exceptional customer service.
• Conduct all activities safely and courteously with every effort to minimize damage to the product and the guest’s homes.
• Receive product, product returns, accessories, supplies, and prepares outbound shipments.
• Prepare product for delivery or floor placement.
• Maintain and provide accurate inventory documentation for warehouse and sales floor.
• General store internal maintenance (i.e., light bulbs, putty of walls, general handy-person duties, garbage, cleaning).
• Maintenance and housekeeping of exterior (i.e., grass cutting, shoveling, cleanliness).
• Understand and follow all safe work practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery work by using delivery tablets and taking required photos.
• Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning commercial truck drivers.
• Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery truck.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license held for at least 1 year with a clean Driver Abstract (with air a plus).
• 6 months to 1 year of Delivery Driver experience, with heavy/large product preferred.
• Experience with hand tools is an asset.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Physically fit, able to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Able to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).