Warehouse Worker

Martin-Brower of Canada Co.; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Martin-Brower of Canada Co. is seeking a warehouse worker to perform duties in a cold/freezer environment and to handle dry/cooler selection, ensuring accurate product loading and pallet quality. You will work both independently and in teams, with minimal supervision and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, reliable time management, and good communication. Background checks are required after an offer is extended.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent experience and exceptional ability.
• Must be able to work in a cold or freezer environment.
• Able to repetitively lift and move heavy boxes (up to 55lbs).
• Warehouse experience in high-volume, food-service, distribution or logistics is an asset.
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience is an asset.
• Team player with good communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and stay detail-oriented.
• Effective problem solving skills and reliability.
• Post-offer background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Dry/Cooler selection: Accurately selecting product to be loaded on company trailers.
• Ensure proper stop sequence and construction on all pallets selected.
• Ensure loading of product selected is in its proper place on the company trailer.
• Responsible for load quality and reliability.
• Put away all returns at the end of assigned shift.
• Change batteries in equipment as needed.
• Check and evaluate work against quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Organize work to maximize safety and efficiency.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Problem solving

Ability to lift 55 lbs

Work in cold/freezer environment

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Electric pallet jack experience

Job description

Position Summary

Under minimum supervision, performs warehouse worker duties. Assignments require the exercise of independent discretion, judgment and a thorough understanding of company/department policies and procedures. Employees will work both independently and as part of workgroups or teams.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Under minimum supervision, performs warehouse worker duties. Assignments require the exercise of independent discretion, judgment and a thorough understanding of company/department policies and procedures. Employees will work both independently and as part of workgroups or teams.

This position provides the labour required for the warehouse operations within the distribution centre.

Hourly Rate: $28.05/hr + $0.50 (Dry/Cooler picker premium)

Hourly Rate: $28.05/hr + $1.00 (Freezer picker premium)

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

Dry/Cooler Selection

• Perform dry selection: Accurately selecting product to be loaded on company trailers.
• Ensure proper stop sequence and construction on all pallets selected.
• Ensure loading of product selected is in its proper place on the company trailer
• Responsible for load quality and reliability
• Put away all returns at the end of assigned shift

General Responsibilities

• Change batteries in equipment as needed
• Check and evaluate work against quality standards
• Ensure work area is kept clean at all times
• Organize own work to maximize safety and efficiency. Identify and correct potentially unsafe situations and conditions
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Scope of Supervision and Authority

• Responsibilities are performed with minimum supervision and communication from the Warehouse Shift Supervisor
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
• Must be able to work in a cold or freezer environment
• Able to repetitively lift and move heavy boxes (up to 55lbs)
• Warehouse experience in high-volume, food-service, distribution or logistics or equivalent experience is an asset
• Forklift and electric pallet jack experience is an asset
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Great work ethic, high initiative, self-motivation and positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task, time management skills, detail-oriented
• Effective problem solving skills
• This position must pass a post-offer background check

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

Physical Demands

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

Transparency in the use of AI

Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions.All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.