Order Picker - Summer Student

Canplas Industries Ltd

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Order Pickers - Summer Student's responsibility is to accurately and quickly service our customers while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. The Order Picker will operate forklift equipment, pick orders in a warehouse using RF scanning equipment and be prepared to meet any challenge. Canplas has been a leader in the construction plastics industry since 1966. Headquartered in Barrie, Ontario—with offices in Edmonton, Alberta and Langley, B.C. — Canplas started out as a manufacturer of ABS and PVC pipe fittings for the plumbing industry. From the very beginning, we prioritized state-of-the-art equipment, stringent quality testing, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service. This proved to be a very successful combination for our business. As our engineers pioneered new plumbing products and injection molding techniques, we saw how our expertise could serve other construction markets. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent. We continue to improve and grow our product offering. Innovation is central to our corporate DNA. In fact, Canplas holds over seventy patents and design registrations for products. From manufacturing processes to supply chain management, we are continually looking for areas in which we can innovate in order to better serve our customers.

Requirements

• Enrolled on a recognized institution.
• Minimum Class G2 drivers license.
• The successful candidate must complete a criminal background check.
• Confident working at heights of 20 feet when picking orders.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines and to work in a fast-paced environment where assignments and work priorities are reviewed several times a day.
• Ability to work well as a team and independently at times.
• Available to work a Full Time position between May and August 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain related program (a plus).
• Experience with RF technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift effectively and safely; maintain equipment and report malfunctions.
• Pick and prepare for shipment customer order(s) as required.
• Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and in a timely manner using an RF picking procedure.
• Tape, carton, stretch wrap all orders for shipping.
• Load/unload trailers and containers as assigned.
• Assist with inventory preparation and cycle counts.
• Process courier orders using existing software.
• Transfer inventory for re-stocking bin location, stock replenishment as needed.
• Re-package and label cartons with bar codes as required.
• Maintain a strict housekeeping standard in accordance with 5S protocols.
• Report unsafe work conditions/environment in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed