Warehouse Associate

at  Medline Industries Inc

VALUE PROPOSITION

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada’s sole purpose is Together Improving Lives – 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, we are currently recruiting Warehouse Associates to join our distribution centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a Warehouse Associate, you will be for responsible for coordinating the activities surrounding the warehouse operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of recent distribution or warehouse experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience using RF scanner or manual picking strongly preferred
• Strong asset: Required to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts: Counter Balance, Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker, or Dock Stocker (Reach experience preferred)
• 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
• SAP background preferred but not required
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates activities surrounding the warehouse operations
• Unpack, inspect, sort and put stock away in appropriate locations
• Ensure pallets and shelving units are in good working conditions
• Pick customer orders for shipment and ensure accuracy by picking the correct number and type of product.
• Pick and pack orders in an accurate and efficient manner
• Organize stock and maintain inventories
• Perform daily inspection of forklift prior to use
• Maintain safety compliance when operating material handling equipment
• Report any unsafe work conditions that may occur
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE ONGOING NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.