Warehouse Worker

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city committed to sustainability and equity as a Warehouse Worker. This role involves materials handling, inventory management, and customer service in a dynamic warehouse environment. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring efficient operations while upholding the city's commitment to ethical governance and community service. With a focus on teamwork and integrity, this position offers a rewarding career path in public service. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have related warehouse experience or equivalent education.
• Forklift certification with at least 2 years experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items is essential.

Responsibilities

• Unload and inspect materials for quality and quantity.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Warehouse Operations Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Forklift Operator Certificate

Valid BC Driver's License

Tools

SAP

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities . Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function
Performs materials handling function at the City of Vancouver’s warehouse facilities including; loading, unloading, sorting, storing, moving, and counting inventory; receiving and issuing materials; packing and labeling materials; and general warehouse maintenance.

The Warehouse Worker reports to the Storekeeper position; frequently interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Receiving Inbound Material

• Unloads and inspects material for quality and quantity
• Compares purchase order to packing slip, report and document any discrepancies
• Records the receipt of all inbound materials in SAP

Storing Material

• Labels material by SKU number, barcode, material description, and / or bin number
• Arranges and stocks material on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequence, and restock shelves as required
• Stores, distributes and / or disposes of returned material
• Maintains accurate records of all in-stock material in SAP

Picking and Processing Orders

• Accepts and reviews accuracy of outbound customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisition forms
• Picks ordered materials from warehouse stock, assemble and prepares ordered materials for shipping
• Loads and/or delivers orders when required
• Records outbound material movement in SAP

Inventory Management

• Conducts scheduled inventory cycle counts, record count totals, and report any discrepancies between count and SAP record
• Maintains accurate record of inventory movement in SAP

Customer Services

• Reviews, corrects, and completes orders request and document in SAP
• Resolves routine customer inquiries at the counter and over the telephone
• Accompanies customers in the warehouses

Warehouse Operations

• Adheres to the necessary safety methods and procedures, departmental processes, and corporate policies
• Maintains warehouse cleanliness and organization
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalency
• Related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift Operator Certificate is required, with preference given to candidates with at least 2 years experience operating a forklift
• Current and valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations and materials movement
• Ability to take directions, and follow instructions and regulations
• Ability to perform thorough, complete, and accurate work
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to use computer programs including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and scheduling programs
• Ability to read, write, count, and speak English
• Ability to lift, push, and carry heavy items
• Ability to operate a vehicle, forklift, and order picker
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A valid BC Driver's license is required.
• The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
• Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the department

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: May 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-016: $30.41 to $35.72 per hour

Application Close: May 16, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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About the company

Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.