Warehouse Associate

  • sydney

J.R. Mahoney Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate. This person will be responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving product as well as inventory and site maintenance.

This position is based at our Sydney River, NS retail location. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Receiving shipments and ensuring they are correct.
  • Unloading trucks.
  • Shelving and organizing product.
  • Performing shipping functions, pulling correct product for customer orders, packing and wrapping product.
  • Producing waybills and loading products to shipping trucks.
  • Deliver and place products at customer locations. May require heavy lifting and overnight travel.
  • Completing stock checks and participating in inventory counts.
  • Maintain MSDS for product.
  • Safety program participation.
  • Building and yard janitorial tasks.
  • Keyholder duties - opening and closing shop and yard.

Basic Qualifications :

  • High school or equivalent diploma, plus relevant warehouse experience.
  • Valid Forklift licence required or willingness to obtain.
  • Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Current WHMIS and First Aid training.
  • Knowledge and use of safe material handling techniques and practices.
  • Physically able to lift and carry 70 lbs
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills (English).
  • Proficiency in working with numbers and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in computer use.
  • Proven high level of energy, accuracy, productivity and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision.
  • Bondable and able to clear background checks.

Working Conditions :

  • Eligible to work in Canada.
  • Safety shoes required.
  • Frequent exposure to elements (yard work) when loading and unloading trucks.
  • Noise from transport and forklift trucks.

Wages and Benefits : We offer competitive wages commensurate with skills and experience.

Our benefit package includes:

  • Health Plan (after 90 days).
  • Paid vacation time in accordance with Nova Scotia Legislation.
  • Paid holidays in accordance with Nova Scotia Legislation.
  • Matched RRSP (after 1 year).

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Benefits :

  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person