Warehouseperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Manufacture
• Automobile

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Direct quality control inspections
• Supervisory Experience
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
• Evaluate daily operations
• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Contractors

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Propane Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Automobile parts

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Overhead crane

Type of industry experience

• Steel industry
• Automotive parts manufacturing

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Distribution

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance