Warehouse Associate - Full-Time, Permanent

Book Depot

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Book Depot Inc. is an innovative leader in the bargain book industry with over 30 years of experience. Our 500,000 square foot distribution facility utilizes advanced technology to process and ship books globally. We are committed to our purpose of enchanting the mind through reading and making a generational impact. Our culture is guided by core values such as 'We Not Me', 'Kick Some Moon Dust', 'Ride Together. Win Together', 'We Eat the Stinky Cheese', 'Wake Up. Be Awesome. Repeat', and 'No Donkeys'. We are seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
• Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
• Comfortable using computers for basic tasks
• Basic English communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
• Ability to work independently, while part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a warehouse is an asset

Responsibilities

• Working afternoons (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.) shifts, as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work.
• Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
• Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e. sorting, shipping).
• Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Upholding safe and lean work procedures in accordance with Book Depot’s Health and Safety Program.
• Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity and accuracy levels.
• Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders.
• Other related responsibilities as required.
• Model Book Depot’s values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them.
• Enable Book Depot’s purpose-driven culture of Enchanting the Mind, that is values-aligned, family friendly, high-performing and innovative; and recognize team members who are consistently contributing to this culture.
• Ensure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goals.
• Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability.
• Actively empower the learning and professional growth of your team through encouraging your team’s participation in Book Depot University (BDU), and also being a participant.
• Provide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your team.

Benefits

• health and dental benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period
• annual incentive bonus opportunity
• paid time off to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED