Warehouse Associate - Full-Time, Permanent

We have an opportunity available for a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associates on our afternoon shift (3:45 p.m.–12:15 a.m.) at our Thorold main office and distribution center.

Responsibilities:

Working afternoons (3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.) shifts, as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work.

Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.

Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e. sorting, shipping)

Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting

Upholding safe and lean work procedures in accordance with Book Depot’s Health and Safety Program

Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity and accuracy levels

Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders

Other related responsibilities as required

People and Culture:

Model Book Depot’s values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them

Enable Book Depot’s purpose-driven culture of Enchanting the Mind, that is values-aligned, family friendly, high-performing and innovative; and recognize team members who are consistently contributing to this culture

Ensure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goals

Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability

Actively empower the learning and professional growth of your team through encouraging your team’s participation in Book Depot University (BDU), and also being a participant

Provide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your team

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent

Experience working in a warehouse is an asset

Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment

Comfortable using computers for basic tasks

Basic English communication skills (oral and written)

Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities

Ability to work independently, while part of a team

Other Considerations:

Please note this is an onsite position at our Thorold main office and distribution centre. Our full-time opportunities include great perks such as health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period, an annual incentive bonus opportunity, and paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose, Enchanting the Mind.

We very much appreciate and thank you for your application and interest in Book Depot Inc., however, only those individuals selected to participate in our interview process will be contacted. We will keep all resumes received for one year.

Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary.