DC Associate

RahrBSG is looking for a Part Time DC Associate at our location in Airdrie, Alberta.

Benefits:

Competitive starting pay:  $21.75/HR

Positive, organized, team environment

Responsibilities:

Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine the items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

Operate forklifts to transfer goods and materials from production or receiving sites to storage or other designated areas, prioritizing safety at all times.

Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets using warehouse and production equipment.

Sort and place materials or items on/in racks, shelves, or bins according to a predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.

Mark materials with identifying information based on standard operating procedures. Use the information to monitor expiration dates and rotate stock accordingly.

Complete requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and assist in purchasing warehouse supplies and repack containers.

Assemble customer orders from stock and prepare orders for shipment by courier or less than truckload freight (LTL).

Create shipping labels for couriers and LTL freight.

Load and unload all truck orders. Ensure loads are secured in outbound trucks.

Complete weekly maintenance of forklift and engage repair service as needed.

Open bales, crates, and other containers.

Record amounts of materials or items by weighing or counting products prior to receipt into inventory.

Arrange stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.

Use technology, such as computers or handheld devices, to accurately enter records.

Compile worksheets to organize production of repacks or sample preparation.

Maintain inventory records and participate in cycle counting.

Be accountable to operational metrics for productivity, inventory, and safety goals.

Adhere to FDA, State, City, and Company guidelines for food safety handling and facility sanitation.

Adhere to OSHA, State, City, and Company guidelines for developing and maintaining a safe work environment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.

Minimum Education & Work Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, one to three months related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior distribution center, warehouse, and forklift experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret written information.

Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Goal‑driven contributor that understands operational metrics and takes ownership of individual and team results.

Ability to work independently and use judgment to make decisions and recommend and/or implement solutions.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, and works well in group problem‑solving situations.

Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment while contributing to maintaining a positive team spirit. Puts success of the team above their own interests and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Able to follow instructions and respond to management direction. Takes responsibility for their own actions and keeps their commitments.

Completes tasks in a timely manner while striving to find ways to increase productivity.

Takes the initiative by seeking increased responsibilities. Asks for and offers help when needed.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality and looks for ways to improve and promote it amongst colleagues.

Demonstrates consistent adherence to workplace safety procedures and policies, determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Requirements:

Must regularly stand, walk, lift, and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions.

Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather); extreme cold (non‑weather) and extreme heat (non‑weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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