Warehouse worker – material handling

Wheaton’s situated in 556 Shaw Road, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0 is seeking applications for the job position of Warehouse worker – material handling who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Morning, 08:00 to 16:00.

Employer Name: Wheaton’s
Position: Warehouse worker – material handling
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.50 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 556 Shaw Road, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0

Job Description

• The candidate must build pallets.
• The candidate must be capable of loading, unloading, and moving products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• The candidate must operate a variety of equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products.
• The candidate must ship orders.
• The candidate will be responsible for picking orders and stock.
• The candidate must wrap goods.
• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.
• The candidate must sort, crate, and stack goods.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in cold/refrigerated conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre handling products from manufacturers or wholesalers, organizing them, and shipping them to their final destinations as quickly as possible.

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• The candidate must have experience using dollies, hand trucks, light trucks, and pallet lifters.

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

david@wheatons.ca

By fax

902-538-1732