Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate - Temporary Contract

Columbia Sportswear Company•London, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Sportswear Canada LP is seeking positive, hard-working, reliable team players to join our team as a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate. This is a temporary contract position running from now until November. As a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate, you will contribute to the distribution of product from Columbia Sportswear Company’s Distribution Centre by ensuring our product is received, labeled, inventoried, and shipped according to customer expectations and demands. Your duties will vary as you may move between the DC departments as the work requires.

Requirements

Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers is an asset
Basic computer skills or can be trained on the computer
Energetic, reliable, a self-motivated team player
Exemplary attendance
Excellent organizational skills
Accuracy
Ability to deal with constant change
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for extended periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive arm/shoulder movements
Ability to perform repetitive lifting/carrying of up to 40 pounds for the duration of their shift
Ability to perform crouching, bending, and twisting

Nice To Haves

In-house training will also be provided
These positions are not solely a Forklift Operator position; you will still be required to perform other warehouse associate duties as listed above.

Responsibilities

receiving and shipment of products to customers
proper placement of cartons in correct storage locations
pulling assigned cartons and placing on correct conveyer and sorting mechanisms
making labels and attaching to goods
loading and picking appropriate boxes
packing and unpacking goods
verifying accuracy of packing, sealing cartons, and loading cartons on trailers for shipment
operating equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
operating computerized inventory control systems
operate manual or automated material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers
maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization
maintain accuracy and attention to detail while using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountabilities for all units

Benefits

Full-time hours (40 hours/week)
Opportunity for overtime
Afternoon shift premiums
Generous employee discount
Employee Appreciation Events (barbecues, raffles, draws, etc.)
Fully air-conditioned facility
Employee gym on-site
DEI and Employee Resource Groups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
Employee discounts