TSA Warehouse Support Worker
About The Position
The Warehouse Worker will be responsible for standard warehouse duties, assisting in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing or distribution of warehouse goods. This role serves in a warehouse or store, within a busy CFS ministry. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing disagreeable conditions such as angry/abusive people and verbal abuse, minor risk of harm, injury, illness due to physical attacks from others and/or exposure to infectious diseases, emergency response situations, dirty environment/odours, truck fumes, excessive noise, extreme temperature changes, monotonous work, and increased potential for on-site accidents. Exposure to toxic chemicals, bodily fluids, and other potentially dangerous situations may also occur. The work schedule may require flexibility for special events or urgent situations, including weeknights and weekends. Warehouse hours are generally Monday – Saturday.
Requirements
- Must have completed some High School.
- Must hold or obtain a recent Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, satisfactory to TSA.
- Must receive clearance from TSA Abuse Registry Check.
- Required to complete WHMIS training annually.
- Required to complete Praesidum Academy training modules relevant to position.
- Energetic, takes initiative, team player, organized and productive.
- Creative and flexible with the ability to adapt based on team, program, and service needs.
- Performance of the job requires physical dexterity; frequently sitting for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling and lifting up to 25lbs.
- May on occasion be required to lift, move, or transport weights up to 50lbs.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow directions and well-defined steps.
Nice To Haves
- Prior related experience, including in a warehouse or thrift store setting, is an asset.
- Current certification in First Aid / CPR, or willingness to obtain, is an asset.
- Current certification for Forklift operation, or willingness to obtain, is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Processes raw materials by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, loading, and bailing the donations; protecting the integrity of the donations.
- Selects donations for store distribution, meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between discarded and good quality merchandise according to company standards.
- Meets assigned daily targets; counts, weighs and records incoming and outgoing donations.
- Complies with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines.
- Performs janitorial duties as requested.
- May operate warehouse equipment, if trained/certified as required, such as baler, compactor, forklift.
- Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store/warehouse, cleans spillage).
- Follows universal precautions: wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including gloves/glasses.
- Workers on the truck and/or are required to move furniture must wear steel-toed footwear.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
