Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Our client located in North York is currently hiring an experienced Warehouse Associate to support the safe, accurate, and efficient receiving, storage, picking, and shipping of products within a busy warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented, with hands-on experience operating reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts. This position requires a strong commitment to inventory accuracy, productivity, housekeeping, and customer service.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming goods against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation
• Identify and report shortages, overages, damaged goods, and other receiving discrepancies
• Accurately pick, verify, and prepare customer orders for shipment
• Load and unload trucks using appropriate material-handling equipment
• Safely operate reach trucks, counterbalance forklifts, and other warehouse equipment
• Complete warehouse documentation, system transactions, and inventory movements accurately and on time
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist in determining the cause of variances
• Ensure physical inventory movements are accurately recorded in the warehouse or ERP system
• Assist with physical inventory counts and audits
• Follow established warehouse procedures, quality requirements, ISO standards, and health and safety policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Work collaboratively with other departments to support customer requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse safety, accuracy, productivity, and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in a busy warehouse or distribution environment
• Current certification or demonstrated competency operating reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts
• Previous experience with receiving, shipping, order picking, inventory control, and cycle counting
• Experience using warehouse, inventory, ERP, or shipping and receiving systems is an asset
• WHMIS training or willingness to complete the required training
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality-management practices is preferred
• Experience in packaging distribution, corrugated packaging, manufacturing, or a related industry is beneficial but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Candidates must be available to work scheduled shifts Monday through Friday within the warehouse operating hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This may include early or late shifts, as well as occasional Saturdays based on business requirements.

If you are an experienced warehouse professional who takes pride in working safely, accurately, and efficiently, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $22.50-$24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person