Warehouse Worker

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Free parking

Growth opportunities

Product discounts

Family-owned

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking Warehouse Workers in Ottawa's East End for a 3-month contract with potential to become permanent. Duties include receiving, inspecting, stocking, picking, packing, labeling, and loading shipments while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Shifts are Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm with potential changes to 1:00pm-9:00pm; wage is $18.25 per hour with benefits and room for growth at a long-standing family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in order picking and warehouse operations.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Positive and adaptable attitude with willingness to learn and grow.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs and handling repetitive tasks.
• Forklift certification and experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect shipments, verify quantity and quality.
• Store products in designated areas and keep the workspace organized.
• Handle physical inventory and lift up to 50lbs.
• Operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Prepare orders for shipment, pick and package per client orders.
• Generate shipping labels and attach documents to packages.
• Load packaged products onto trucks for delivery.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and maintain FIFO.
• Maintain a safe, clean warehouse and adapt to extra duties as needed.

Skills

Order picking

Warehouse operations

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Lift 50lbs

Forklift asset

Job description

Our client, a reputable specialty food products supplier in Ottawa's vibrant East End, is seeking motivated Warehouse Workers to join their dynamic team! This 3-month contract role comes with the exciting possibility of becoming a permanent member of the team.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Previous experience in order picking and warehouse operations is highly valued
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Proven ability to work effectively in both independent and team-based settings
• Possesses a positive and adaptable attitude, with a strong willingness to learn and grow
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs, with stamina to perform repetitive tasks
• Forklift certification and experience is considered an asset

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Receive and inspect shipments, verifying quantity and quality
• Store products in designated areas, maintaining organization and accessibility
• Handle physical inventory, lifting up to 50lbs
• Operate warehouse equipment, such as electric and manual pallet jacks
• Prepare orders for shipment, picking and packaging products according to client orders
• Generate shipping labels and documents, and attach to packages
• Load packaged products onto trucks for timely delivery
• Perform inventory cycle counts to ensure accuracyRotate stock to maintain First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory management
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment
• Adapt to additional tasks and responsibilities as needed

Perk and Benefits:

• Health and dental benefits
• Free parking
• Appreciation lunches
• Room for growth
• Product discounts
• Long standing family-owned company, 45+ years in business

The wage for this position is $18.25 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm – must be flexible as shift may change to afternoons – 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.