Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designers and retail partners around the globe. As a "design-first" company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories. We are seeking a hardworking and positive individual to join our Warehouse Team.

This team plays a crucial role in managing the inventory and movement of our products. The successful candidate will be a well-organized team player who prioritizes safety while pursuing quality work.

The Warehouse

Associate is central to the execution of Mercana's distribution and warehousing operations, working across outbound (picking, packing, loading), inbound (receiving, put-away), and general functions (returns, inventory, and sample management). A dedicated part of the role is sample management — picking, assembling, packing, and tracking samples and stock items for product reviews, photoshoots, and visual merchandising — coordinated closely with the Design and Merchandising teams. The focus is timely, efficient, and error‑free completion of assigned work that meets and helps exceed individual, department, and warehouse performance metrics.

This is a foundational hourly role; Associates grow in responsibility and level (O1 to O2) by mastering all warehouse functions over time. Outbound — Picking & Packing Conduct quality‑control checks to ensure order accuracy and product integrity. Use RF scanners and the warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders; create shipping documents and labels.

Communicate with internal stakeholders when orders are ready to ship. Load palletized orders into delivery vessels for safe transport. Stock and organize inventory within the distribution center.



Confirm product received against the BOL and inventory systems; Assign warehouse locations for received items and document accurately in the inventory management system.

Receive returned goods in the inventory system and move them to Quality Control; use RF scanners to bring product back into inventory and assign bins/pallets.

Inventory

Counting & Control Communicate inventory movements and ensure prompt system adjustments to reflect accurate levels. Pick samples and stock items accurately and on time for product reviews and photoshoots. Unbox and assemble samples and stock items to provided guidelines and standards, taking care to avoid damage.

Pack and label items for return or storage; ensure physical disposition of all samples — returning to the warehouse or to sales locations. Move large furniture items safely and coordinate sample inventory movements with the Warehouse lead and Design / Merchandising teams.

General Warehouse

Duties & Safety Follow safety protocols during heavy lifting and loading/unloading; operate mechanical assists (forklift, pallet jack, raised platforms) and work safely at heights. Maintain clean workspaces, work collaboratively, and participate in process‑and‑procedure‑improvement projects. During downtime, support other warehouse activities (picking, packing, put‑away, container unloading) as directed; High school diploma or equivalent;

Experience in warehouse operations and picking/packing; sample handling and product assembly an asset. Basic computer acumen; familiarity with RF scanners, WMS, and barcode / inventory management systems. able to follow assembly guidelines. able to handle furniture up to 300 lbs with support equipment. Fluent in English (oral and written). Reliable transportation an asset.

Competitive Salary Packages

Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Two weeks of annual vacation leave Extended health and dental advantages for you and your family. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for Mercana staff on all furniture, lighting, and accessories. #

📌 Warehouse Associate (Forklift) - Nights (Vancouver)
🏢 Mercana Furniture & Decor
📍 Vancouver