Packing & Warehouse Associate

Reports To

Warehouse Manager

Job Overview

The Packing & Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse operations with a primary focus on the safe, accurate, and efficient packing of finished products for shipment. The position also supports material handling, inventory movement, receiving, loading and unloading, and general warehouse activities.
The successful candidate must have previous forklift operating experience and be comfortable using computers and warehouse systems to access job information, complete transactions, update inventory records, and maintain required documentation.
This position requires strong attention to detail, positive organizational skills, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Prepare and pack finished products for shipment according to job requirements, using appropriate packing materials and methods to ensure damage-free delivery.
- Inspect products before packing and report any damage, quality concerns, shortages, or discrepancies.
- Shrink-wrap, strap, secure, protect, and label products and skids according to established packing and shipping standards.
- Ensure shipping labels, product identification, and required documentation are accurate and associated with the correct shipment.
- Use computers and company warehouse systems to access job information, complete transactions, update inventory records, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, pump trucks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
- Load and unload trucks and move finished goods, materials, inventory, and skids throughout the facility.
- Assist with receiving materials, including verifying incoming goods against purchase orders and packing slips and identifying damage or quantity discrepancies.
- Pick and prepare materials, components, and unfinished parts for production requirements or shipment to vendors.




- Assist with inventory cycle counts and inventory verification as required.
- Ensure products, parts, skids, and materials are correctly identified, labeled, organized, and stored in designated locations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment and keep aisles and work areas clear of hazards.
- Follow all company health and safety procedures, including PPE and safe material-handling requirements.
- Report safety concerns, damaged equipment, inventory discrepancies, and operational issues to the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.
- Support other warehouse functions based on operational requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, packing, shipping, receiving, or material-handling environment.
- Previous forklift operating experience is required.
- Experience safely operating forklifts and other warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Good computer skills are required, including experience entering and retrieving information from computer systems.
- Comfortable learning and using warehouse software, inventory systems, shipping systems, and other digital tools.
- Previous experience with packing, shrink wrapping, strapping, skid preparation, and shipping is preferred.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with supervisors, team members, and other departments.




- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and general warehouse safety requirements.
- Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.

Physical demands and Abilities:

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly bend, reach, push, pull, carry, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs, using assistance or material-handling equipment when required.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pump trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Ability to safely climb approved ladders or mobile stairs when required.
- Good manual dexterity, coordination, and visual attention for packing, inspecting, and handling products.

Limitations & Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

All job requirements are subject to modifications in an effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- warehouse: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Packing & Warehouse Associate (North York)
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📍 North York