Seasonal Warehouse Associate (3 month contract)

at  Medline Industries Inc

VALUE PROPOSITION

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada’s sole purpose is Together Improving care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.

Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance
• DPSP match program
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being
• Career growth and training programs
• Open communication with Senior Leaders
• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit
• Employee referral program
• Education support programs
• Fitness subsidy
• Recognition programs
• Social activities
• And much more…

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this position is a cross functional. The incumbent will perform the duties in some of the functional areas within the Distribution Centre as assigned by the Manager. The functional areas include: order picking, wrapping, receiving, put away and shipping.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to lift heavy objects to 50 LBS
• knowledge of computer applications
• Pay careful attention on the job and follow instructions precisely
• Sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to computers and/or the ability to learn warehouse software
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Experience using RF scanner or manual picking preferred but not required
• Required to operate material handling equipment - with any one of the following forklifts: Counter Balance, Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker, or Dock Stocker (Reach experience preferred)
• SAP background preferred but not required
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications

• Using MHE to Pick, Put away, Replen, Load & any other tasks assigned by Supervisor
• Complete paperwork as outlined in training documents.
• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Safe Handling of MHE and surrounding – while operating them.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines of operating MHE.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facility.