Warehouse Associate

at Grainger Canada Job Description **Primary Function:**

The Warehouse Associate assists in the growth of business by performing warehouse duties and customer service functions to support inventory integrity, order processing picking, packing, staging, and shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

**The role lives and demonstrates the Grainger Principles: Starting with the Customer, Embrace Curiosity, Act with Intent, Compete with Urgency, Win as One Team, Invest in our Success and Do the Right Thing**

**Principal Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Responsible for product inventory of warehouse by ensuring orders are picked, packed, shipped, received and/or put away accurately and in a timely manner following auditable guidelines

* Learn and navigate various computer systems and applications to complete warehouse duties

* Assist the branch in processing orders and assisting customers

* Load and unload delivery vehicles in a safe and correct manner verifying merchandise with documents

* Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of Grainger Courses and Training

* Perform housekeeping duties as needed to ensure branch appearance meets Grainger standards

* Other branch support related duties or customer service as required by business needs

**Preferred Education & Experience:**

* Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent 0-2 years work experience

* Ability to work in a position requiring:

Continuous standing and walking.

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted on a regular basis

* Demonstrated focus on exceptional customer service

* Team-player and an ability to work independently utilizing strong communication skills

* Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment

* Previous warehousing experience an asset

* Proficient computer skills and aptitude

* Own personal development

**Work Environment:**

* Branch Network

* Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted on a regular basis

* Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment

Grainger strives to be an employer of choice, to attract and retain top diverse talent, and to provide a safe and positive work environment for all of its team members. As part of Grainger hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all external candidates. Internal candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role and/or a director role and above position.

In accordance with Performance Excellence guidelines, team members are encouraged to apply for positions closely matching their experience/background and that are aligned with their Individual Development Plan. Grainger is committed to the principles and practices of employment equity. We invite all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Accommodations are available on request for all persons with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Experience: Not Specified At Grainger Canada our true value is our people. Attracting and engaging the best employees is the key to our success. At Grainger in Canada, we offer a positive and collaborative work experience, a diverse and inclusive environment and the resources to help our team members succeed.

Grainger Canada is the largest distributor of industrial, safety, and fastener products with distribution centres, branches and over 1,500 team members coast to coast. For over 130 years, we have been helping businesses and government keep their operations running and their people safe while creating a company where hard working, talented people can thrive.

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