Warehouse Technician

About the role

The Warehouse Tech provides support in the areas of storage, retrieval and shipping of pulp and rejects samples, oversees discard activities, provides strict control of sample movements, cleaning, and safety and ensures standard operating procedures are strictly followed in the performance of all the activities in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Prepare packaging for outgoing shipments of pulp samples and rejects while ensuring proper protection of same
• Sorting, locating and retrieving sample pulp and rejects from the warehouse facility using forklift
• Accurate data entry and inventory control of sample rejects, pulps, scan pallets and bins
• Coverage of pulp and reject storage, disposal and return to clients in a timely manner
• Ensure sample records and supplies are complete and accurate
• Coordinate local deliveries and pick-ups as needed
• Oversee maintenance of vehicle inspection logs
• Conduct inventory counts as requested
• Oversee the storage of supplies in the warehouse area
• Provide inventory count to invoice clients for their pulp and reject storage
• Create written reports
• Conducts crew talks and ensures all isles and safety zones are free of obstruction
• Conducts daily racking and equipment pre-operation inspection
• Liaise with clients and respond to client inquiries
• Provide training to new staff
• Perform other general shipping, receiving and supplies warehousing functions as needed
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and thoroughly
• Work within a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Intermediate understanding of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal and ability to read English
• Work within a team environment
• Comfortable with writing reports
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good hand eye coordination

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma preferred
• Current driver’s license with clean driving history required
• Forklift license and experience operating a forklift required
• Minimum two years previous warehouse and shipping & receiving experience required

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)
• Extensive walking or movement, bending, kneeling, and working with machines
• Frequent wearing of a dust mask
• Comfortable in environments with high noise levels
• Ability to sit and/or stand for a full shift
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks