Warehouse Associate

at  Metrie

METRIE PURPOSE: WE HELP PEOPLE TRANSFORM HOUSES INTO HOMES

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie, you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement and construction products. Our front-line workers are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing and distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: People Blog (metrie.com)

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

As the Warehouse Associate, you will have the opportunity to

• Pick, pack, and ship a variety of building materials, including mouldings and doors
• Assist in production environment. Label and package finished goods.
• Read and understand pick lists and paperwork
• Lift, push, and pull material bundles that weigh up to 49 lbs.
• Ensure accurate tallies and order quantities
• Operate various types of machinery as required, including an electric tugger and trailer
• Clean and tidy the work area as required
• Ensure all work is performed safely and timely
• Product binning and put-away as needed

Key Interactions: You will report directly to the Operations Supervisor in Dartmouth and will be a key member of the Metrie Dartmouth Ops team.

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals
• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance-Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.
• RRSP – Up to 4% match
• PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.
• Referral Program ($500 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for a defined period of time)
• Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on cross-functional teams across the company.
• Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.
• Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people firs