Warehouse Associate

Reports To (US):

Warehouse Managers
- Erik Shahinian / Matthew Connor

Warehouse Managers
- Dan Grootenboer / Julian Mulroney

Hours:

Full or Part-Time
- Hours of Operation 7 AM to 6 PM EST

Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday (Saturday as needed)

Howies Hockey is a locally owned, fast-growing business headquartered in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area since 2002. Our Canadian side of the business operates out of our new facility located in Grimsby, Ontario, just off the QEW between Hamilton and Niagara. We specialize in high-quality hockey tape, accessories, apparel, and performance products. Today, Howies works with every team in the NHL and AHL, along with nearly every junior and collegiate program across North America.

Over 2 decades in, Howies has become one of the most trusted names in hockey, from Timbits and Cross-Ice, all the way to the NHL.

In 2015, we launched our sister company, Howies Athletics, expanding beyond hockey into all sports and physical therapy. Through this growth, we now supply sports medicine, rehab, and performance products to MLB, NFL, MLS, and NBA teams, top Division I programs, major physical therapy clinics, and thousands of high schools nationwide in both the US and Canada. If an athlete needs tape, sports medicine, or rehabilitation supplies, our goal is to be their first call - and to earn lifelong loyalty to the Howies brand.

Across both brands, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class products to pro shops, retailers, teams at every level, and international distributors. We are also rapidly growing our direct-to-consumer business through our website and Amazon. Our team-oriented culture, industry-leading customer service, and fast, accurate order fulfillment set Howies apart.

“One Thing”:
Guarantee order satisfaction and work diligently to ensure deliveries are out on time

We are looking for driven individuals to join our excellent warehouse team. If you are interested in working within the world of sports for an internationally recognized company, this is a great opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and culture-focused work environment. We pride ourselves in team-oriented communication and our ability to dynamically fulfill orders quickly and error-free across all sales channels.

Our warehouse

Ability to work in an organized, high pace level to meet warehouse demands on a daily basis

Assimilate well into the Howies team environment and overall company culture

Pick and pack all orders – ranging from small online orders to large complex pallets

Strong attention to detail to ensure complete accuracy and error-free shipments

Actively manage inventory according to company procedures and system requirements

Be able to receive and stock new products while re-stocking and condensing current items

Awareness of on-hand stock levels and have a good understanding of products on back order

Be able to communicate with the team and manager when the stock of items is running low

Maintain a clean and organized warehouse at all times

Execute special tasks such as operating the Howies van to make drop-offs and pick-ups

Availability to work long hours during sales and during the holiday rush season

Forklift certification is not required, but it would be a big plus

Quality:
Be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while maintaining efficient workflow at all times. Awareness to monitor own level of work to ensure quality and apply feedback from supervisors to improve overall performance.

Teamwork:
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must give and welcome feedback to build group morale, to ensure group commitment to buy into objectives. Communication within the company, top-to-bottom, is also critical.

Safety:
Perform all work-related duties in a manner that is not detrimental to themselves or their teammates. Operate all equipment and handle all tasks with safety being the top priority. Efficiency is important, but ensuring safety always comes first.