Overview
General Warehouse Worker Jobs in Kelowna, BC at Hardwoods Specialty Products
Full job description
The warehouse associate performs a variety of functions, including receiving and processing incoming materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, and ensuring general cleanliness and safety in the warehouse.
About Hardwoods
Hardwoods Specialty Products is the recognized premier distributor of decorative surfaces, high-grade hardwood lumber, sheet goods, and architectural-grade building products serving the residential and commercial construction markets. Operating 32 distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, Hardwoods is uniquely positioned to provide our customers immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio and our vendors a broad, significant channel to market.
We are part of a powerful group of companies, with a network of over 85 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA consists of five distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products, and Mid Am Building Supply. Our brands work together as North America’s largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and growing as we are very active in the acquisition of complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC, Canada.
Responsibilities
Must work in a safe manner according to all safety and other company policies
Unloading and loading flatbed trailers, dry vans and containers
Verifying counts and identifying products to be stocked
Tagging and stocking materials in warehouse
Tallying lumber
Identifying and tagging products
Cleaning the warehouse
Pulling orders
Packaging and staging pulled orders
Organize product in the warehouse
Driving forklift, this includes dismounting and re-entering forklift multiple times throughout the day
Requires both bulk handling as well as “piece pulls” – will require direct handling of lumber items
Qualifications
3-5 years experience as a warehouse worker
High school diploma
Forklift experience strongly desired – lumber handling a plus
Self-starter,able to work without constant direct supervision
Ability to lift 70+lbs
High attention to detail
Good organizational and time management skills
Basic computer skills for receiving products
Good math skills and ability to use a tape measure
English verbal and written communication skills are required
Excellent customer service skills
Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Positive, proactive and energetic attitude-demonstrated team player characteristics as verified by references
Reliable and trustworthy
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the lumber or building materials industry
Forklift certification a plus
Reporting Relationships
This role reports to the General Manager
Safety
Safety is of utmost importance and all employees agree to maintain a safe work environment and abide by our safety and other company policies.
Work Environment
Typical warehouse environment.
Benefits of Working with Us
Competitive wage
Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life.
RRSP & company match
Generous paid vacation time
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Title: General Warehouse Worker
Company: Hardwoods Specialty Products
Location: Kelowna, BC
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