Warehouse/Yard Labourer - Seasonal

Sunderland Co-op; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Seasonal Warehouse/Yard Labourer to support daily warehouse and yard operations. The role includes maintaining an organized workspace, assisting with inventory, and ensuring safe handling and storage of materials.

The ideal candidate will be able to lift up to 55 lbs, work well under pressure, and contribute to a clean, efficient operation. Training will be provided, and opportunities exist for career advancement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and handle heavy loads safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehousing environment.
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse operation.
• Assist with inventory management and documentation.
• Operate loaders, forklifts, and delivery trucks as needed.
• Deliver product to customers and move goods within the yard.

Skills

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Team player

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma (minimum)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Grow Your Career with Sunderland Co-operative Inc.

For nearly 70 years, Sunderland Co-operative Inc. has proudly supported Ontario producers in growing and marketing their crops locally and globally. As a member-owned Canadian co-operative, we operate across agronomy, crop protection, grain elevation, fuels, animal feed, and retail farm supplies.

With four locations serving Sunderland, Oakwood, Lindsay, and Peterborough, we continue to invest in our people, infrastructure, and strong relationships with farmers and suppliers.

Learn more about us at www.sunderlandco-op.on.ca

Warehouse/Yard Labourer – Seasonal

Wage: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

We are currently seeking a dedicated and hardworking Seasonal Warehouse/Yard Person to join our team. This position involves various tasks supporting the daily operations of our warehouse and yard. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining an organized workspace, assisting with inventory management, and ensuring materials are safely handled and stored.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse operation.
• Create and maintain a layout to optimize the flow of product in and out.
• Plan and organize warehouse operational logistics, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and documentation.
• Perform inventory on a regular basis
• Establish and maintain correct storage and handling protocols with staff to mitigate product damages/losses.
• Identify, communicate, and arrange for maintenance and repair work.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to manager(s).
• Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform warehouse duties including driving loaders, forklifts, and trucks.
• Lift & load medium to heavy packages (up to 50 lbs).
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work additional hours to meet peak-period business demands.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive work environment

Training provided

• Seed, Fertilizer, and Chemical product line orientation
• Forklift, Loader, and Deliver Truck operation.

Health and Safety Expectations

Safety is a core value at Sunderland Co-op. Employees are expected to:

• Operate only equipment and machinery for which training has been received.
• Report any equipment malfunctions immediately to the Supervisor.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as approved.
• Comply with all Company Health and Safety Policies
• Demonstrate a high degree of safety consciousness.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (minimum)
• Ability to lift/carry medium to heavy packages (up to 55 lbs)
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a warehousing/logistics operation.
• Ability to work well under pressure, employing effective decision-making (judgment) in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with managers, staff, customers, and dispatchers.
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours to meet business demands.
• Ability and willingness to work in dusty, warm, cold environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification and experience
• Basic understanding of agricultural/agronomy (seed, fertilizer, chemicals) products

Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected ground under applicable legislation.