General Warehouse Associate
Stonebridge Imports/ The Rock Spa “ Kitchener, ON
Founded in 2002, Stonebridge Imports, Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest and fastest growing specialty rock and gemstone giftware companies in Canada.
Stonebridge Imports is looking for a self-motivated, top notch individual to help serve our customers as a Wa rehouse Staff/Multi-Purpose Role.
The Opportunity
Stonebridge Imports (SBI) is a rock giftware warehouse. For this role, we need you to have a sparkling personality, and a rock solid work ethic & positive attitude. If you are a dedicated, hardworking, and a commitment to customer service looking for the perfect career opportunity where you can grow and develop, don't wait! You don't want to miss out on this warehouse opportunity.
Stonebridge Imports is proud to offer fair wages, competitive benefits, leadership development programs with rapid career growth potential, state of the art automation, team member incentives, full-time opportunity.
About Us
Stonebridge Imports is a natural rock, gemstone and jewellery distributor. Since 2002 our small family operation in Kitchener has grown to a business retaining nearly 15 employees, shipping products to retailers across Canada and to USA. We are committed to implementing practices that are both sustainable and ensure safety. Our employees are an extension of our family, each of whom has an opportunity to impact every area of the business.
At Stonebridge Imports, we have two primary goals: Enriching our customers' quality of lives by providing healing services & products that rock, and creating an atmosphere where our company can function as a family away from home. We believe it takes hard work, dedication, and a vast amount of time to achieve greatness, so we find it paramount that the people we work with are those we trust, rely on, and want to be around. We believe that our source of income for our families can function as a family itself, and we take pride in standing up for each other.
If you want to be a part of our journey of success and surround yourself with positive successful people and think you have the skills to cut it, please apply as indicated hereby.
Position Information
A General Warehouse Associate with SBI is responsible for daily operations in the Rock giftware distribution center by helping maintain the warehouse, assist with loading and unloading merchandise trucks, and assisting with shelf product replenishment. The entry Level Warehouse job requires candidates to hand pick orders, build and stretch wrap pallets, sort, pack, label, and transport products within a warehouse environment.
Work flexible overtime deemed necessary. Assist coworkers in other areas of the warehouse once core duties are complete for the overall success of the entire warehouse team.
The work can get fast-paced so being adaptable to frequent changes on our production lines should be expected. There is lifting, sometimes heavy and you will be standing about 90% of your day. We may ask you to rotate a shift on occasion and (not that often) work on a holiday.
We provide on-going training and development plans at all levels to prepare Team Members for growth and career advancement. We want our future Team Members to have a great attitude, a willingness to learn and the desire to be part of SBI for many years to come.
Minimum Position Requirements
While it's a starting point for your career with SBI, it is still critically important to our business. You will be the last set of eyes to see our goodies as it gets packed in a case. And there are a lot of ways we pack them into a case!
* Flexible hours, shifts, evenings, day time & weekends * In good physical health. Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (in between legal breaks) * Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity * Stocks merchandise that has been received into specific designated locations * Able to individually lift and maneuver 40 lbs frequently and repetitively (up to a maximum of 75 lbs; with or without reasonable accommodation) * Utilize an industrial forklift (certification not required, we'll train) * Assist other warehouse workers in completing tasks as requested by the Warehouse Manager or immediate supervisor * Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 15 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training) * Strong attention to detail * Maintain warehouse equipment and physical plant, notifying Warehouse Manager of any problems * Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks and forklift * Position requires standing, walking and bending on a regular basis on concrete flooring Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills , * utilize Warehouse Management System scan guns and tools * Assists with loading and unloading merchandise * Maintains stock and merchandise area, keeping it organized and clean * Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment by: picking up all debris/trash, organizing and sorting pallets, sweeping floors regularly, running floor scrubber as needed, mopping bathroom regularly, cleaning equipment when needed, etc. * Able to perform janitorial duties as needed. Maintains grounds by picking up papers and trash; cleaning parking lot and entrance to building. Recycle materials as needed. Dispose of trash. * Pick and pack orders using label picking, ring scanners or paper picket tickets. * Package products for shipment.
Equipment Used
¢ Forklift
¢ Hand pallet jack
¢ Dock plates
¢ Two-wheeler
¢ Scales
¢ Label maker
¢ Computer
¢ Printer
Expectations
* Assist in creating & maintaining a relaxing environment * Contribute to the positive energy of the warehouse * Teamwork, helpful, and able to understand multi-task, not just follow direction & think ahead * Patience, grace, professionalism always * Perform other duties as apparent or assigned * Present favorable image of SBI through contacts with customers, guests, drivers, vendors, other business associates, and the public * Able to follow detailed directions * Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities * Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Required Education:
* We don't require a High school Diploma. Must be 18 or older
Required experience:
* Previous warehouse experience is an asset, but not required. We are willing to train.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
* Waterloo Region
Stonebridge Imports is dedicated to making our company a great place for great people to work!
If you qualify for this position, please submit your resume as below:
Email: support@stonebridgeimports.com
