Wakefield Canada is a privately owned, entrepreneurial company focused exclusively on servicing the Canadian Automotive, Commercial Heavy Duty and Industrial markets. With an employee base of over 200 people, Wakefield provides sales, marketing and distribution solutions to over 5000 customers in all segments, including retailers, warehouse distributors, automotive and heavy duty jobbers, franchised and independent installers, quick lubes, fleet companies, new car dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

Wakefield was founded in June 2005 out of a strategic partnership with BP Lubricants to assume stewardship of the Castrol brand, and all customer facing operations, exclusively, in Canada. Wakefield's Brand portfolio includes Castrol as its cornerstone brand and business, along with SuperClean, a line of cleaners and degreasers, for which Wakefield is the exclusive trading partner in Canada.

With a large and experienced sales force, in-house team of marketing professionals, and a comprehensive, coast to coast, distribution network, Wakefield provides premium automotive brands, dedicated customer service and technical support, and industry leading marketing programs to help drive growth for both our customers and the brands we represent.

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Wakefield's Vision

To be the Best Lubricants Company in Canada.

JOB SUMMARY:
This role will provide casual support as needed in the Toronto Warehouse and/or Manufacturing Plant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Flow to the work and perform various tasks as required based on the operational requirements in either the Warehouse or Manufacturing Plant.
• Typical duties may include some of the following tasks:
• Filling containers (totes, drums, pails, kegs, etc.)
  • Working on the packaging line
  • Decanting products
  • Pick and process customer orders
  • General housekeeping in the facilities
  • Forklift driving (with a valid forklift license only)
• Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment.
• Support and promote the adherence to all Wakefield policies and procedures.

• Ability to manage workload 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.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others.
• Detail oriented and displays high degree of accuracy.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Good reading comprehension and mathematical skills.
• High aptitude for learning new concepts and staying current in an ever changing environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing plant would be an asset.
• Ability to obtain a valid lift truck license (a valid lift truck license would be an asset).
• Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills (MS Suite and MS Dynamics AX) and a proficiency in internet navigation.

• Warehouse/Manufacturing Plant environment.
• All required PPE must be worn while performing tasks.
• Hours of work may vary according to operational requirements, fluctuating work volumes, vacations and absences.

Rate of Pay

• $17.68 to $19.70 per hour (as per collective agreement)