Title : Warehouse Assistant

Employee Working Location : In-person (Mississauga, ON)

Employment Status : Permanent Full-time

Salary Band : $33,530 - $41,912/ year

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Responsibility 1: Material Handling

• Safely operates material handling equipment such as narrow aisle reach, sit-down counterbalance, and electric pallet trucks to transport materials around the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads for materials from trucks.
• Efficiently transfers items throughout the warehouse.
• Repalletizes and consolidating stocks.
• Performs wrapping, strapping, weighing, and measurement duties.

Responsibility 2: Warehouse and Inventory Management

• Develops knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel software to support with warehouse and inventory management.
• Completes regular inventory stock (cycle) counts and records results for supervisor.
• Supports the investigation of stock discrepancies as requested.
• Supports the rotation of stock, and ensures materials are stored and dispatched as per First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) guidelines.
• Supports monthly expiry picking from shelf and transfers to quarantine.
• Physically receives and verifies shipments of medical and non-medical stock, including supporting quality control activities.
• Monitors warehouse supplies and reports low stock to supervisor.

Responsibility 3: Kitting Support

• Performs inventory location refill activities to ensure stocks are available for picking.
• Picks materials as per picking lists and organizes items in kitting area.
• Supports the packing of materials while ensuing diligent record keeping through the use of packing lists and inventory management software.
• Supports with kits expiry management activities.

Responsibility 4: Maintenance and Safety

• Follows and promotes Occupational Health and Safety processes and requirements in the warehouse during all duties.
• Proactively flags safety concerns to supervisor.
• Reports damages to equipment or supplies to supervisor.
• Supports the inspection, maintenance, and record keeping of warehouse equipment, especially related to material handling (i.e., narrow-aisle reach truck, electric pallet truck, pump trucks, etc.).

Responsibility 5: Logistics Unit Support

• Supports the development and evolution of warehouse standard operating procedures.
• Supports additional warehouse functions as needed.

What we are looking for :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in operating a narrow aisle reach truck and supporting inventory activities in a warehouse setting.
• Valid or previous narrow aisle reach truck and sit-down counterbalance lift truck training certification, and the ability to obtain recertification with CRC.
• Valid first aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Warehousing certified training or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Previous voluntary and/or work experience with Red Cross or another humanitarian organization is an asset.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills in English required.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and works independently, including recognizing and prioritizing needs as they emerge.
• Strong mathematical skills and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• An excellent record keeper;
• Experience with computer applications, including web browser applications, Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Working Conditions :

• Most of the work is performed in a warehouse environment.
• Physical demands of the position require lifting of supplies and materials up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours on short notice.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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Salary Band:
$33,530 - $41,912