Warehouse Associate (Temporary Contract)

Columbia Sportswear Company • London, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Sportswear Canada LP is seeking positive, hard-working, reliable team players to join our team as a Warehouse Associate. This is a temporary contract position running from now until November. As a 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. Warehouse Associates must 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. They must also maintain accuracy and attention to detail while using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountabilities for all units.

Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for extended periods of time
• Repetitive arm/shoulder movements
• Repetitive lifting/carrying of up to 40 pounds for the duration of their shift
• Crouching, bending, and twisting
• 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

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

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
• Canada Culture Committee and Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services

What This Job Offers

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