Warehouse worker – material handling

BLAST-OFF Fireworks situated in 609 Greenwood Avenue, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B3 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 candidate must be available to work during the day shift and be willing to work overtime.

Employer Name: BLAST-OFF Fireworks
Position: Warehouse worker – material handling
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $18.00 to $19.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 36 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 609 Greenwood Avenue, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B3

Student status: Full time enrollment

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Hiring: Warehouse worker – material handling

Job Description

• 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 create labels and attach them to goods.
• The candidate must wrap goods.
• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.
• The candidate must sort, crate, and stack goods.
• The candidate will be responsible for storing cargo and materials.
• The candidate must organize and keep inventory.
• The candidate must organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems.
• The candidate will be responsible for handling and storing hazardous products.
• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must have no supervisory responsibilities.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate must be collaborative.
• The candidate must be efficient.
• The candidate must be energetic.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must be honest.
• The candidate must have a positive attitude.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must have excellent time management skills.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate should work in a warehouse, which can be a noisy and busy environment with hundreds of warehouse operatives, pickers, and packers, as well as many forklift truck drivers moving pallets between shelves.
• The candidate should work in the manufacturing sector, creating new products from raw materials or assembling various components using physical, chemical, or mechanical methods.
• 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.
• The candidate should work in a retail business, purchase goods from a manufacturer or a wholesaler and sell these goods to consumers in small quantities.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about MS Excel and MS Word.

Vehicle and equipment experience

• The candidate must have experience using various types of trucks, including dollies, hand trucks, light trucks, reach trucks, industrial lift trucks, forklifts, and pallet lifters.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about shipping and receiving.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, drug test and basic security clearance.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, and a safety vest.

Benefits

• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.
• Under Long term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance and Maternity and parental benefits.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, Other benefits, Team building opportunities, Parking facilities, Travel insurance and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

hr@blastofffireworks.ca

By mail

Box 407
Selkirk, MB
R1A 2B3

In person

609 Greenwood Avenue
Selkirk, MB
R1A 2B3
Between 10:00 a.m. and 06:00 p.m.

By fax

204-785-8006

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- Warehouse – 2025
• Cover letter
• References attesting experience