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Warehouse Specialist
Summary
Title:Warehouse Specialist
ID:1341
Department:Operations
Job Type:Full Time
Location:Toronto, ON
Description

About Us

Wakefield Canada Inc. is an industry leading Canadian company that manufactures, distributes and markets category-leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

Why Join Us?

  • Platinum Member, Canada’s Best Managed Companies
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on Innovation and Collaboration
  • Competitive Base Pay and Incentive programs
  • Company paid Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Coverage
  • Company Contributed Pension Plan
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Education and Training support
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture
  • Employee Focused and Flexible Work Environment
  • Active contributor to charities including Canadian Tire Jump Start, Sick Kids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank and Women’s Habitat.
  • We work hard but we also like to have fun; Summer BBQs, food and ice cream trucks, social activities, contests, ticket giveaways for major sporting events and more!

The Opportunity

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for processing customer orders and stock transfers as well as loading/unloading vehicles to ensure efficient turnaround times within the warehouse.  In addition, they will operate our Wakefield fleet of trucks and perform yard shunting and package delivery.  When required by the business, they will also perform bulk deliveries.  This role will be on the night shift.

What You Will Do:

  • Pick and process customer orders and Wakefield stock transfers
  • Load and unload different vehicles
  • Periodic support for the Receiver function
  • Fill and/or decant Totes in plant or warehouse
  • Participate in warehouse control and inventory cycle counting
  • Warehouse housekeeping as required
  • Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment
  • Perform the required fork lift inspection procedures.
  • Liaise with shipping coordinators as required.
  • Liaise with Warehouse and Distribution Team Leaders and organize packaged goods shipments using Wakefield fleets or outside carriers.
  • Receive and follow direction from the Team Lead or Lead Hand as needed
  • Support and promote the adherence to all Wakefield policies and procedures
  • Special projects participation as required


What We Need:

Competencies:

  • Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others
  • Motivated to see projects through to completion
  • Organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks at hand
  • Ability to manage workloads in a busy work environment and be flexible to change (flow to the work)
  • Must be in good physical condition to adequately manage physical aspects of tasks
  • Ability to work independently and be self-driven without supervision
  • Takes responsibility to “own the job” and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work
  • Team player who demonstrates respect for others and is performance driven to achieve departmental goals and objectives
  • Exceptional communication skills with a focus on customer service
  • Familiarity and comprehension of all work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to work overtime on a daily basis or as may be required to meet operational demands

Education/Experience:

  • AZ or Class 1 License and a clear Driver abstract
  • Lift truck experience with valid lift truck training, license and propane certification or the ability to obtain same
  • Minimum Grade 12, or equivalent, required
  • Good reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
  • Required to successfully pass an aptitude test to demonstrate the required competency level and demonstrate continuing competency in the position
  • Ability to maintain/acquire proficiency in relevant regulatory training and certifications as required by position such as, but not limited to, WHMIS, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
  • Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills and a proficiency in internet navigation
  • Training in First Aid is an asset

Wakefield Canada strives to provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and, as such, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416.252.5511.

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