About the business and the role
Young & Young is a leading global wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian groceries. As a subsidiary of Oriental Merchant, we have a strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, and are driven to continuously extend our footprint globally.
Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we are committed to putting our brands into the hands, hearts, and minds of consumers worldwide. We ensure our products reach the right place at the right time, delivering quality and authenticity every step of the way.
Job tasks and responsibilities
You will be bulk picking grocery product orders, which includes lifting heavy items. The environment is busy and requires a high attention to detail and awareness of your surroundings. We would like to hire one order picker with opportunity for overtime.
Duties:
- Order picking
- Palletizing in an efficient and safe manner;
- Operating an electric pallet mover in a safe manner;
- Safe lifting of products;
- Being mindful of Occupational Health and Safety principals;
- Operating a forklift and pallet jacks; (where required and licenced to do so);
- Completing tasks in good time;
- Perform administrative tasks as required, such as maintaining inventory records;
- Other tasks as required from time to time
Requirements:
- Previous warehouse experience essential. FMCG/Food distribution highly regarded.
- Full Canadian working rights
- Have a track record of accuracy and productivity,
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and commitment to work
- Have a positive attitude and able to work well in a team
- Comfortable lifting 45lbs of weight
- Valid Canadian Driver's License and access to own car is advantageous due to the nature of the role and location of the warehouse
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
An honest and reliable picker who has the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You will have demonstrated punctuality and commitment to your work from your previous work history and be comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
If this sounds like you, click 'Apply for this job' and attach your resume.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Young & Young Trading Co Ltd is a subsidiary of Oriental Merchant, the Human Resources/Recruitment team are based in Australia, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. Recently, we have been made aware of certain unauthorized individuals falsely presenting themselves as recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, money or any personal information for visa sponsorships during the application and interview process.
If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Young & Young or Oriental Merchant. Some things to watch out for:
- We will never request payment from you to process employer sponsored visas of any kind. Employer sponsored visas is something Young & Young/Oriental Merchant unfortunately do not currently facilitate for candidates.
- Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Young & Young/Oriental Merchant’s Australian based HR team/management only corresponds from email addresses with the domain ‘@oriental.com.au’.
- Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Most of our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found on our company website Young & Young Trading Co Ltd Careers or Indeed - https://ca.indeed.com/
If you would like to verify who you are speaking to please reach out to <[email protected]> before providing any information. Please note that we do not accept applications via email, all applications must be processed via the links above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.60-$22.11 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you speak any other languages? If yes, what other languages can you speak?
- What is your salary expectation?
- How many weeks is your expected notice period?
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- food order picking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
