Distribution Center Associate; BC)

Position: Distribution Center Associate (BC)
Company Overview
Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother Canada was established in 1960, marking over 65 years of operations. Brother Canada is headquartered in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother International Corporation (BIC), based in the United States.

BIC is in itself a subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Why Work at Brother?
At Brother Canada, we’re more than a team; we’re a community guided by our culture drivers of Accountability, Authenticity, Excellence, and Boldness. We foster collaboration, growth, and work-life balance through flexible hours, hybrid work options, wellness subsidies, learning and development, recognition programs, and employee discounts. With roots in Montreal since 1960, we embrace continuous improvement and a culture of “Challenging Spirit,” offering stability while delivering a superior customer experience.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Distribution Center, the Distribution Center Associate (DCA), demonstrates strong abilities to perform autonomously the core functions of DC namely: receive-inventory control-pick-pack-ship and wrap.

Duties & Responsibilities
Inbound:

Receive, put away and replenish merchandise physically and record in WMS system

Offloading by hand floor loaded containers (also known as hand bombing, de-stuffing; lumping containers) and confirm receipt in our Warehouse Management System (BY)

Ensure inventory integrity is not affected

Promote and comply to Health and Safety procedures and guidelines of the Distribution Center

Work collaboratively with others to ensure product is secured properly and put away per procedures while maintaining accuracy

Any other work, duties, projects, or ad hoc requests as assigned

Outbound:

Prepare, pick, and ship orders and confirm all in our Inventory Management system (Blue Yonder)

Understand and execute against all standards and best practices/technical concepts in the Distribution Center

Promote and comply to Health and Safety procedures and guidelines of the Distribution Center.

Work collaboratively with others to ensure orders are delivered on time

Actively participate in the continuous improvement process

Any other work, duties, projects, or ad hoc requests as assigned

Key Success Factors:

The DC Associate’s ability to adapt and rotate tasks on a regular basis

Team collaborative spirit

Clear communication abilities

Commitment to quality work and compliance

Experience & Qualifications
Education & Experience

High School leaving certificate or equivalent experience

1+ year experience in a warehouse

1 + year experience operating Forklifts (Stand Up Reach, Order Picker an asset)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Communication Skills

Ability to read and basic writing skills

Ability to verbally communicate clearly in English and/or French Good listening and communications skills

Adaptability & Teamwork

Ability to adapt to change, learn new procedures and techniques and manage stress

Committed team builder and takes pride in the success of the operations

Must work well with others (internal and external customers) and evolve in a culture of continuous learning, and development

Personal Attributes

Motivated individual, resourceful and detailed-oriented

Takes pride and accountability very seriously

Computer & Systems Skills

Computer skills, basic knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or experience in WMS systems (Blue Yonder)

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