Warehouse Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist with daily warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency in handling goods, maintaining facilities, and supporting customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify accuracy and condition of outgoing deliveries and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Identify and promptly report any damaged stock to the supervisor.
• Unpack, unload, and organize shipping containers safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, delivery trucks, and other handling equipment responsibly.
• Accurately measure materials (e.g., carpet, vinyl) and mix products (e.g., SureWall, paint) as required.
• Pull and deliver customer orders accurately, ensuring timely service.
• Wash and clean company vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of the warehouse, showroom, and surrounding areas.
• Report workplace accidents, safety issues, or property concerns immediately.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service at all times.
• Safely lift and handle heavy items, typically between 50 and 95 lbs.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a physical, fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Working Hours

Normal working hours are on a shift basis, not exceeding 45 hours per week, Monday through Saturday.

• Receiving and inspecting all goods inward following proper procedure.
• Ensuring accuracy of goods that are to be delivered outward following proper procedure.
• Checking for damaged stock and reporting to warehouse superior.
• Ensuring company vehicles and equipment are kept clean at all times.
• General upkeep, maintenance and tidying of warehouse, showroom and grounds.
• Reporting all accidents.
• Unloading containers, organizing and packing warehouse.
• Driving forklift/delivery trucks while handling equipment in a safe conscientious manner.
• Ensuring the accuracy of measurements when cutting materials (carpet, vinyl etc.)
• Ensuring the accuracy of measurements when mixing products (sure wall/paint etc.)
• Monitoring and inspecting goods leaving or entering warehouse floor.
• Performing various assigned tasks by supervisor.
• Lifting heavy items approximately 50/95 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in operating a large warehouse.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and lift heavy objects.
• Basic knowledge of measurements.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Interpersonal skills in relating to customers and co-workers.
• Valid and Clean Police Clearance
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening to be considered.

Working Hours: Normal working hours are on a shift basis, not exceeding 45 hours per week, Monday through Saturday