Warehouseperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Carpets/rugs

Work setting

• Various locations
• Rural area
• Urban area
• Warehouse
• Retail business
• Moving cargo

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Pick orders and stock
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Stock shelves and display areas
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Perform labouring duties in warehouses
• Operate forklift
• Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Load and unload goods
• Load and unload vehicle
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Greet customers
• Light cleaning duties
• Verify receipts and packing slips
• Follow directions and read map
• Record incoming stock
• Maintain vehicle operator work records

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Delivery drivers

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Flooring

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Light trucks

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available