Warehouse Worker

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Worker.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals with a continuous improvement focus? Canplas is just what you are looking for! From manufacturing processes to supply chain management, we are continually looking for areas in which we can innovate in order to better serve our customers and our growing business.

From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum and grease separation products for Customers all over the continent. Do not miss this opportunity to kick start your career by joining an organization that provides opportunity to gain best-in class industry experience, learn on-the-job, grow and experiment. All this while working alongside a diverse group of dedicated, people-centric, thought leaders and entrepreneurs in spirit!

Job Summary:

Working out of our Edmonton, AB Distribution Centre, the Warehouse Worker's responsibility is to accurately and quickly servicing customers while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. The Warehouse worker will operate forklift equipment, pick orders using RF scanning equipment and be prepared to meet any challenge. Provide utmost accuracy while delivering high-quality products to our Customers while adhering to all C-TPAT requirements.

Hours of Work: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Starting Wage: $26.15 hourly

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate forklift effectively and safely; maintain equipment and report malfunctions
• Receiving of stock transfers, POs, and RMA
• Pick and prepare for shipment customer order(s) as required
• Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and in a timely manner using an RF picking procedure
• Tape, carton, stretch wrap all orders for shipping, re-package and label cartons with bar codes as required
• Load/unload trailers and containers as assigned, receive and put away all incoming goods in the correct bin locations using RF technology, transfer inventory for re-stocking bin location, stock replenishment as needed
• Perform regular cycle Counts for accurate inventory, assist with inventory preparation and cycle counts
• Process courier orders using existing software
• Maintain a strict housekeeping standard in accordance with 5S protocols
• Report any unsafe work conditions, accidents/injuries and/or near-misses in a timely basis
• All other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent work experience in distribution and/or logistics
• Possession of a valid counterbalance forklift certification is considered an asset
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating various forklift equipment (order picker, reach truck, counterbalance)
• The successful candidate must complete a background check
• Experience with RF technology preferred
• Confident working at heights of 40 feet when picking orders
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet deadlines and make independent decisions within established guidelines relating to the performance of day-to-day activities
• Ability to work well as a team and independently at times
  
  

Working conditions:

• Ongoing requirement of physical activities
• Work involves both routine and non-routine tasks within well-defined standards
• Warehouse associates need to be prepared and equipped to perform in varying work conditions
• Workers must follow the rules in place as described in the Employee Handbook and Corporate guidelines
• The incumbent understands, respects and adheres to the Workplace H&S rules and safe work practices
  
  
  

Benefits

As an equal opportunity employer, Canplas offers a competitive wage and benefit package which includes an extended Healthcare plan with Dental and Vision coverage with optional Group Life, AD&D and Critical Illness Insurance options. We have an RRSP contribution program and a Company matched contribution Registered Pension program. We also have a yearly bonus program, and an established Employee and Family Assistance Program in place.

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact our HR department.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.