Role Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Center, the Distribution Center Associate (DCA) supports all core warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and wrapping. This hands-on role involves physical work, data entry in the WMS, and both manual and equipment-assisted unloading. The DCA works independently on assigned tasks while rotating across functions to build expertise, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient operations while contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Inbound
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Receive, put away and replenish merchandise physically and record in the WMS system.
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Offloading floor-loaded containers by hand (also known as hand bombing, de-stuffing; lumping containers) and confirm receipt in our Warehouse Management System (BY).
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Ensure inventory integrity is not affected.
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Promote and comply to Health and Safety procedures and guidelines of the Distribution Center.
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Work collaboratively with others to ensure products are secured properly and put away per procedures while maintaining accuracy.
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Any other work, duties, projects, or ad hoc requests as assigned
Outbound:
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Prepare, pick, and ship orders and confirm all orders in our Inventory Management system (Blue Yonder).
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Understand and execute against all standards and best practices/technical concepts in the Distribution Center.
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Maintain compliance with Health and Safety procedures and guidelines of the Distribution Center.
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Work collaboratively with others to ensure orders are delivered on time.
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Actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
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Any other work, duties, projects, or ad hoc requests as assigned.
Key Success Factors:
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The DC Associate’s ability to adapt and rotate tasks on a regular basis.
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Their collaborative team spirit
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Their clear communication skills
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Commitment to quality work and compliance
Experience & Qualifications:
Requirements:
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High School leaving certificate or equivalent experience
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Minimum 1year minimum experience in a warehouse
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1 year experience operating Forklifts (Stand Up Reach, Order Picker an asset)
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Ability to lift to 50 pounds
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Ability to bend Read, count and basic writing skills
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Ability to verbally communicate clearly in English and/or French
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Ability to adapt to change, learn new procedures and techniques and manage stress
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Committed team builder and takes pride in the success of the operations
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Must work well with others (internal and external customers) and evolve in a culture of continuous learning, and development
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Motivated individual, resourceful and detailed-oriented
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Alert with good listening and communications skills
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Computer skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and/or experience with WMS systems (Blue Yonder)
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Takes pride and accountability seriously
Additional Details for This Role:
This is a full-time, on-site position with an evening shift schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
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