Warehouse Associate

Work setting :

• Industrial facility or establishment
• Wholesale establishment/store

Tasks :

• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Receive, unpack and sort incoming parts, supplies and materials
• Ship, deliver or pick up parts, products or equipment
• Store items in warehouse, tool room or supply area
• Access and process information
• Unpack goods received
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Maintain records and statistics
• Issue receipts and other forms
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Arrange for billing for services
• Receive and log complaints
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Assist in display of merchandise

Computer and technology knowledge :

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Security and safety :

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information :

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Walking

Weight handling :

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability :

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Judgement
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management

Long term benefits :

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)