Warehouse Labourer

About Us

For over 50 years, Western Canada Welding Products has been a top gas and welding solutions provider in Southern Alberta and Southern Saskatchewan.

Throughout the years, our main goal has always been to supply our customers with quality welding and gas products. We also strive to provide our customers with a better understanding of the tools, equipment, and gases available – and their different applications. With a service area spanning from High River to Swift Current, our unique depot network offers professional gas and welding product solutions for the better half of the prairies. Our facilities work closely together, giving you personalized service to get you what you need.

Title and Authority

: Warehouse Labourer

: This role reports to the Branch Manager. This role has no managerial authority and no direct reports.

General Description of the Role

The Warehouse Labourer will be responsible for performing an array of duties such as, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, managing, organizing, and retrieving stock. A warehouse labourer sees to it that accurate records are kept of all products packaged. Additionally, they commonly assist with updating and providing accurate records of inventory.

Role Accountabilities

· Manage and retrieve stock.

· Maintain organization in the warehouse.

· Actively monitor inventory.

· Maintain high standards of company etiquette and codes of conduct.

· Assist in other tasks as needed.

Specific Tasks

· Receive and track shipments.

· Embark merchandise in delivery trucks using appropriate tools.

· Accommodate and carefully handle fragile merchandise.

· Track and document exact shipment arrival and departure times.

· Tag and label merchandise.

· Label and stockpile merchandise according to size, shape, and type.

· Box, wrap and pack the merchandise in accordance with relevant procedures and standards.

· Prepare all orders for shipment.

· Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.

· Operate adequate merchandise management tools (for example, forklift).

· Enter data in inventory and logistics software programs.

· Perform other job duties as required such as helping the order desk, return stock on the production floor, truck driver.

Skills and Experience

· Able to multitask without getting overwhelmed.

· Someone who possesses physical stamina and manual dexterity.

· Organized and have time-management skills.

· Someone with great interpersonal and communication skills.

· A problem solver.

· Thorough and pay attention to detail.

· Adaptable, flexible, and open to change.

· Experienced with inventory and logistics software programs.

· Willing to receive on-the-job training.

· Willing to assist with other tasks as needed.

· Someone with physical skills such as strength and coordination.

· Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

· Motivated and hardworking.

· A high school diploma or GED certificate

· 1-3 years of experience in a similar role

· Forklift Operation Certification will be considered an advantage.

· Previous working experience as a Warehouse Labourer.

· Hands on experience with inventory and logistics software programs.

Other

· This position is required 100% on site.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person