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Warehouse Associate II

A Warehouse Associate II impacts the organization by meeting specific operational key performance indicators. This experienced employee has a general knowledge of warehousing terminology and practices. This position is responsible for warehouse functions including, but not limited to, unloading, sorting, picking, kitting, packing, shipping and cycle counts and may be responsible for multiple accounts. The person in this position may use PC-based warehouse management systems to track packages, confirm shipments, print labels and perform inventory counts. The Warehouse Associate II may use RF Scanners, carts, pallet jacks and/or forklifts. This employee may have direct customer and vendor contact and works under supervision by the Warehouse Lead or Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect inbound product according to the established SOPs.
• Put away product in correct location based on SOPs.
• Receive returns, count and confirm quantities, determine condition and complete paperwork (e.g., separate invoices and match to bills).
• Obtain orders, prioritize if necessary, and select products from the proper locations.
• Obtain and properly match up reprinted orders.
• Verify accuracy of orders picked, including product name and size, product code, lot number, expiration date, and quantity.  Escalate concerns to Lead or Supervisor.
• Stage and securely pack product based on SOPs.
• Place the appropriate documentation with each order and ensure all cases are clearly labelled and accurately marked (e.g., pick/pack slips, refrigerate stickers).
• Arrange for pick-up of shipments, contact carriers for ETA, and coordinate schedule.
• Handle products and perform duties according to client procedures, GMP/SOP and government/compliance regulations.
• Palletize cases, wrap, and load skids onto trailers.
• Create shipping labels and other paperwork for parcels and LTL skid shipments (e.g., waybills, shipping manifests, shipping labels); maintain accurate shipping data in warehouse management system.
• Stage and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Safely operate various power equipment including, but not limited to, pallet movers, forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers.
• Use RF Scanners to electronically scan barcodes.
• Enter inventory into warehouse management system, verify information accuracy, and perform scheduled processes (e.g., billing, reports, issue sheets) according to SOPs.
• Conduct physical inventory or cycle counts daily, weekly and/or monthly based on SOPs.
• Develop physical inventory plan, monitor physical inventories, identify all OS&D (over stock/shortages/damages), and report or correct any errors or discrepancies.
• Quickly respond (via email or phone) to customer/client inquiries, resolve problems, and communicate service issues to Supervisor.
• Compile daily and monthly client reports per SOP, including customer KPI reports.
• Encourage safe work practices in others, point out areas where safety training and enforcement is needed, and participate on Comprehensive Health & Safety Program (CHSP) committee.
• Ensure all equipment is in proper working order (e.g., counter balance/doors/docks/signal lights).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse experience required.

Shift Times:

• 10 AM to 6:30 PM (M-F)

Overview

The Materials Coordinator position, under general supervision, responsible for establishing the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. In addition, initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules.

· Directly influence weekly and long term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases.

· Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and update minimum and maximum stock levels.

· Inventory management; maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory.

· Develop and maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors.

· Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily standards.

· Dispute any infractions to our Customer rating when applicable.

· Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met.

· Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when necessary.

· Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs.

· Generation of Customer and Vendor Delivery performance metrics.

· Perform monthly Physical inventory, when necessary by Materials Manager.

· Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems.

· Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc.

· Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines.

· Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets.

· Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers.

· Calculate invoices and accept cash, cheque or credit card payments from customers.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Materials Management or related experience.

· Minimum two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

· MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) considered an asset.

· Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949 and ISO14001.

· Ability to read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.

· Use computer-operated machinery such as print delivery slips using computerized printers.

Desired Characteristics

· Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Role Summary

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for all aspects of material flow, shipping and receiving in regards to safety, quality, cost and delivery requirements to both internal and external customers. Within this role, you will be expected to drive the business forward, streamline the operation and engage in continuous improvement. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly unionized employees in all shipping, receiving, and warehousing operations.
• Ensure Warehouse Teams are adhering to all Plant processes and policies.
• Manage and optimize warehouse layout to ensure efficient flow of finished goods and materials.
• Manage Lean Manufacturing initiatives in Warehouse.
• Ensure timely delivery of all finished goods as per customer requirements and meet customer delivery performance rating criteria.
• Educating, coaching, counseling employees through effective communication and motivation.
• Developing employees to become autonomous work teams and effective leaders.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities within the Warehouse area.
• Manage system integrity and use problem solving methodologies with team to drive to root cause and permanent corrective action.
• Provide technical support to problem solving activities such as 8D investigations, interfacing with other plant departments on a continuous basis.
• Assist in evaluation of employee suggestions and implementation of approved ideas.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance in accordance with company policies.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• Post-secondary degree/diploma

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in warehousing supervision.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high functioning team fast paced environment.
• Strong industry knowledge of Shipping & Receiving, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, 5S.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to grasp and understand complex business processes from a high-level while being able to validate the processes at the detail level.
• Understanding of or experience in defining IT requirements.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, Power Point and many customer portals.
• Must possess strong computer skills and the proven ability to navigate multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of Future 3, Enterprise One, Trace, Crystal and SAP would be a great asset.
• Experience in designing warehouse layouts and material flow.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Magna Electronics

Overview

Hourly rate: 24.95 - 26.25

Wage Progression in January and October

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the warehouse supervisor, this role is responsible for day-to-day warehouse duties.  These duties include shipping, receiving, housekeeping, completion of HACCP documentation, and other duties as required. 
 

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 Education.
• Applicant should be a forward thinker, possess a positive attitude and above average organization and people skills.
• You should have the ability to work under minimal supervision and be willing to work flexible hours as required by the position  - weekend work is required. 
• Candidate should have a valid driver’s license.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
 

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

A Warehouse Associate II impacts the organization by meeting specific operational key performance indicators. This experienced employee has a general knowledge of warehousing terminology and practices. This position is responsible for warehouse functions including, but not limited to, unloading, sorting, picking, kitting, packing, shipping and cycle counts and may be responsible for multiple accounts. The person in this position may use PC-based warehouse management systems to track packages, confirm shipments, print labels and perform inventory counts. The Warehouse Associate II may use RF Scanners, carts, pallet jacks and/or forklifts. This employee may have direct customer and vendor contact and works under supervision by the Warehouse Lead or Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect inbound product according to the established SOPs.

• Put away product in correct location based on SOPs.

• Receive returns, count and confirm quantities, determine condition and complete paperwork (e.g., separate invoices and match to bills).

• Obtain orders, prioritize if necessary, and select products from the proper locations.

• Obtain and properly match up reprinted orders.

• Verify accuracy of orders picked, including product name and size, product code, lot number, expiration date, and quantity.  Escalate concerns to Lead or Supervisor.

• Stage and securely pack product based on SOPs.

• Place the appropriate documentation with each order and ensure all cases are clearly labelled and accurately marked (e.g., pick/pack slips, refrigerate stickers).

• Arrange for pick-up of shipments, contact carriers for ETA, and coordinate schedule.

• Handle products and perform duties according to client procedures, GMP/SOP and government/compliance regulations.

• Palletize cases, wrap, and load skids onto trailers.

• Create shipping labels and other paperwork for parcels and LTL skid shipments (e.g., waybills, shipping manifests, shipping labels); maintain accurate shipping data in warehouse management system.

• Stage and coordinate outbound shipments.

• Safely operate various power equipment including, but not limited to, pallet movers, forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers.

• Use RF Scanners to electronically scan barcodes.

• Enter inventory into warehouse management system, verify information accuracy, and perform scheduled processes (e.g., billing, reports, issue sheets) according to SOPs.

• Conduct physical inventory or cycle counts daily, weekly and/or monthly based on SOPs.

• Develop physical inventory plan, monitor physical inventories, identify all OS&D (over stock/shortages/damages), and report or correct any errors or discrepancies.

• Quickly respond (via email or phone) to customer/client inquiries, resolve problems, and communicate service issues to Supervisor.

• Compile daily and monthly client reports per SOP, including customer KPI reports.

• Encourage safe work practices in others, point out areas where safety training and enforcement is needed, and participate on Comprehensive Health & Safety Program (CHSP) committee.

• Ensure all equipment is in proper working order (e.g., counter balance/doors/docks/signal lights).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Warehouse experience required.

Under the direction of the Manager Facilities Operations & Maintenance Services and/or designate, perform general maintenance, custodial duties, pertaining to the physical upkeep and cleanliness of the building, and program requirements as assigned, in the operation and maintenance of assigned facilities in the Recreation and Culture Services Branch. Facilities may include entertainment facilities, libraries, seniors’ centres, conventional stadiums, fields, playgrounds, skateboard parks, cemeteries, and any other associated facilities that fall under the Branch.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general care taking duties in the overall facility such as cleaning floors; wet mopping; operating power cleaning equipment; cleaning glass; collecting and disposing of garbage both inside and outside the facility; moving furniture, setting up and taking down equipment; and cleaning and clearing the building entrance way and emergency exits of snow and ice as required
• Perform general maintenance duties in the overall facility such as painting, replacing light bulbs, and making minor carpentry and plumbing repairs
• Take initiative to correct maintenance or risk management concerns and/or notify supervisor and other staff where appropriate
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to equipment, repairing of desks, etc. Move furniture and equipment as directed
• Maintain building mechanical systems
• Maintain washrooms and change/dressing rooms and associated areas in a sanitary condition including cleaning; disinfecting; removing garbage and replenishing supplies of toilet paper, soap, etc.
• Assist in the operation of refrigeration plant and HVAC equipment by performing preventative maintenance functions such as adding or draining fuel & oil; adding chemicals to the water and testing the water; inspecting, adjusting and replacing belts, filters, etc.; monitoring and recording periodic equipment readings
• Operate equipment such as power-operated and general hand tools
• Assist Lead Hand and Working Foreperson in the performance of their duties as required
• Maintain appropriate work records. Ensure that daily time sheets and work orders are compiled and completed to departmental requirements and sign off as required
• Work in accordance with City of Oshawa safe work standards and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act including but not limited to Section 217.1 in the criminal code of Canada
• Assist with new staff orientation to the building and its operations
• Ensure that facility users act in an orderly fashion, reporting problems to the supervisor; respond to routine inquiries related to the use of the facility
• Maintain good public relations with customers, user groups and colleagues
• Drive to off-site locations to pick up supplies, electrical and/or mechanical parts on a routine as well as emergency basis
• Willing to attend continuing education courses as required
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience relating to building maintenance and caretaking functions plus technical skills and knowledge usually associated with the completion of three of four of the following Building Environmental Systems courses at a Community College: 7010 (Heating), 7020 (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration), 7030 (Air Handling & Preventative Maintenance), 7040 (Electrical), providing a basic working knowledge and understanding of general maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; demonstrated mechanical aptitude and six (6) months of previous experience in general building operations and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience using major cleaning equipment, methods and materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical plant maintenance; demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS) and able to use appropriate safety apparatus
• Willingness to participate in new areas and be trained in same
• Basic reading, writing and oral communication skills. Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions, which deal with standardized situations. Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job. Able to read, record and comprehend mechanical gauges related to all facility equipment
• Able to read, record and comprehend mechanical gauges related to equipment
• Basic computer skills to perform duties of the job (communications & operations)
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with common sense and courtesy with the general public and to discuss routine information and relay and document building maintenance requirements with appropriate staff. Neat in appearance and work habits, wearing City-issued uniform and safety equipment
• Able to work from heights, climb, stretch, lift and move heavy items (approx. 40 lbs/18 kgs), stand, bend and walk for extended periods of time; capable of performing the work assigned in safe manner
• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision; personal qualities of reliability, co-operation and flexibility are essential
• Able to perform shift work necessary to fulfill the requirements of a seven day operation
• Able to work overtime on short notice
• Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License, minimum Class “G”, and be able to pass the Corporation’s test for motor vehicle operation
• First Aid, CPR, Public Access Defibrillator (PAD), Accessibility and WHMIS certificates or ability to obtain same per the Department’s training schedule
• Proof of working from heights training
• Certificates in Risk Management and/or Legal Awareness, Scissor Lift, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Sensitivity, Customer Service Training and Asbestos Awareness, Utility Vehicle with Snow Removal Equipment are considered assets

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and an employment medical.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.