Warehouse Worker (All Shifts)

Loblaw Companies Limited; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is opening a brand-new distribution centre at Highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. The Warehouse Assembler role offers independence with a collaborative team in a fast-paced, unionised setting focused on safety.

Shifts are 8 hours across day, afternoon and night; candidates must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and operate electric pallet jacks. A criminal background check is required for candidates 18+.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or GED equivalent is asset.
• Experience operating an electric-powered pallet jack is an asset.
• Warehouse or general labour experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly.
• Comfortable in temperature-controlled environments.
• Flexible 8-hour shifts (day, afternoon, night).

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move product.
• Lift, carry and maneuver boxes and trays up to 100 pounds.
• Safely navigate equipment around pedestrians and other machines.
• Open/close trailer doors safely.
• Operate dock mechanism and ensure ramps function properly.
• Use voice-prompt system to locate products and confirm picks.
• Scan pallet labels with hand scanner for processing.
• Read and interpret labels and product information to organize pallets.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse/general labour experience

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Flexible 8-hour shifts

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

About the Distribution Centre

We are opening a brand-new distribution centre at Highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 1.2 million-square-foot, automated, multi-temperature facility will support Loblaw’s world‑class distribution network. We are seeking enthusiastic distribution operations candidates to join our team and support the launch and ongoing operation of this new facility.

About the Role

The Warehouse Assembler role is ideal for those who love to work independently and stay active, while being supported by a collaborative team in a fast‑paced unionized environment. Loblaw is highly safety focused, and our goal is for colleagues to feel confident in their role and go home safe at the end of the day.

What you will do

• Operate material handling equipment (double pallet jacks, ELFs, dock stockers, and reach trucks) to move product around the facility.
• Lift, lower and carry products such as boxes, cases and trays up to 100 pounds
• Safely negotiate the material handling equipment around pedestrians, racking and other machines
• Comfortable opening and closing trailer doors.
• Operate the dock mechanism safely to ensure the ramp lowers and raises accordingly
• Use a voice activated system to listen to instructions on product location and account for products picked.
• Use a hand scanner to scan labels on pallets to process them through the system.
• Read and interpret labels, files, and product information to ensure proper pallets and product are organized accordingly.

What you will need

• Completed or completing a Secondary School Diploma or GED Equivalent is considered an asset
• Experience operating an electric-powered pallet jack would be considered an asset
• Warehouse or general labour experience is preferred
• Able to lift and carry up to 60lbs, repeatedly with accuracy in a timed environment
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (+22 to -28 Degrees in some locations)
• Flexible straight 8-hour shifts available (day, afternoon and night)

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

**Please Note:**

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$21.00 - $33.00 / 21,00$ - 33,00$ (per hour / de l’heure)

This is a unionized position and pay rates for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The range stated is the starting range for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / Il s’agit d’un poste syndiqué et les taux de rémunération pour ce poste sont définis dans la convention collective applicable. L’échelle indiquée correspond à l’échelle de départ pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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