Overview
Warehouse Associate Jobs in Burnaby at Grimco Canada Inc.
Job Summary
We are a growing company, currently seeking dedicated, adaptable individuals to join Grimco. Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor that has been around for over 145 years with 50+ locations in the United States, 8 in Canada, and recent expansion into the United Kingdom. At Grimco, we would be nothing without the success of our Warehouse Associates. All employees demonstrate determination, competitive drive, and an eagerness to learn all facets of our company. They must also possess the drive to make an immediate impact on a growing company. Never satisfied with the status quo and always hungry to learn more.
This role is located at our Burnaby Branch with the scheduled hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Pick and pick orders of sign supplies in preparation for shipping to customers.
Load and unload delivery trucks both by hand and using a forklift.
Operate forklift and order picker.
Ship and receive orders using appropriate shipping software.
Receive and examine incoming material for discrepancies/damages.
Stock inventory when replenishment shipments come in.
Accurately enter shipping and receiving data into ERP system.
Use ERP system to track orders and answer questions for team members and customers.
Assist couriers and delivery drivers with manifest information and work in order to maximize delivery efficiency.
Perform accurate cycle counts of inventory.
Perform duties using a safety-conscious attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned (cleaning/sweeping warehouse, maintenance, special projects, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Previous warehouse/shipping/receiving/general labour experience.
Completed High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience with ERP systems.
Current Forklift and Order Picker certifications considered an asset. Training can be provided.
Advanced/fluent skill levels of French or other languages are always a plus.
Strong work ethic.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics
Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and warehouse materials weighing 50+ pounds on a frequent basis.
Requires prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).
Safety Conscious at all times!
Computer literate: Printing Tickets, Shipping Software, MS Office Suite, Internet Navigation, and ERP system experience.
Interest in growing with Grimco – potential overtime hours, and supervisory duties in the future, etc.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Employee is eligible to sign up for insurance policies (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, Voluntary Life & Accident, Critical Illness)
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
High potential for growth
Paid Holidays
Vacation Accrual (PTO Rollover)
RRSP Contributions with Matching Program
Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
Employee Referral Benefits
Volunteer Time Off
Training & Development
Focused training time
Majority of time training is focused on: products, logistics, computer systems, customers, safety, accounting, human resources, and reports.
Split between break-out session and hands-on learning environment.
About Grimco
Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.
Why Work at Grimco?
We’re excited to be in business for over 145 years! We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry.
We foster employee development that is focused on tailoring employees career paths based on their talents, strengths, and interests.
We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
We have a fantastic team throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being the most informed and educated supplier in the industry.
Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!
What Separates the Good from the Great at Grimco?
Those who are successful at Grimco demonstrate determination, competitive drive, and an eagerness to learn all facets of our company. They must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer experiences, constantly prepare for future leadership and they are hungry to make an immediate impact on a stable, growing company. This is what we seek in our distribution teams!
Interested in hearing more? Check out our website https://connect.grimco.com/careers
to learn where we came from, where we are today and where we are going tomorrow.
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Title: Warehouse Associate
Company: Grimco Canada Inc.
Location: Burnaby
