Warehouse associate

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CA $26.29

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organ and tissues.

About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part‑time Shipper/Receiver II to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East Brampton team.

The Supply Chain Operations East team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing assistance in the warehouse with Consumables Inventory and Finished Product. In this role, you will work closely with our production and distribution centre to ensure that finished products are properly distributed from this location.

Formula for success

Drawing on your knowledge or experience in a warehouse setting, you will receive, store and organize consumables inventory items.

You will also retrieve and assemble consumables inventory items.

You will distribute consumables inventory orders and finished product orders.

Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills, you will liaise with various departments and internal customers.

Desired education and skills

Completion of secondary education.

Minimum two (2) years experience as a shipper/receiver within a Logistics environment, with preference in a warehouse and inventory distribution.

Technical skills including Windows operating system using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Operating knowledge of warehouse inventory software, preferably SAP experience.

Working experience with inventory control processes; FIFO and/or FEFO is an asset.

Prior experience with on-line receiving is an asset; and equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

Percent in lieu of vacation, holidays and benefits.

Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.

Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

Shifts/hours - based on operational needs, varies - days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and pushing carts up to 300 lbs.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

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