Branch Warehouse Worker - Forklift - Nanaimo

Position: Branch Warehouse Worker
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Employment Type: Full-time Temporary position with the potential to become permanent
Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Breaks: One-hour lunch break
Wage: $20 - $23 per hour

Advantages
• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunity to work with a supportive team
• Gain valuable experience in warehouse and inventory management

Responsibilities
• Accurately pick, stage, pack, and put away inventory items.
• Audit and record inventory movement, correcting any discrepancies.
• Conduct and assist with cycle counts and year-end inventory counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances and stock-out issues in collaboration with the sales team.
• Assist in developing training materials for warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Ensure strict adherence to inventory control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all health and safety policies, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Safely and efficiently complete all daily shipping, receiving, and administrative tasks.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external inventory questions.
• Provide support for counter sales as needed to cover vacations or overflow.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Previous forklift experience and/or the ability to attain certification for forklift, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and WHMIS.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as stand, walk, and bend.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong attention to detail and active listening skills.
• Reliable with excellent attendance and a strong, independent work ethic.
• Effective and professional communication skills for interacting with coworkers and customers.
• Basic English language proficiency for reading and writing.
• 1-2 years of previous warehouse distribution experience is considered an asset.

Summary
Two easy ways to apply:

1. Apply online: http://www.randstad.ca
2. Email resume to wesley.chung@randstad.ca; raj.sra@randstad.ca

Please notify that we welcome all applications, however only the ones with relevancy will be considered.

Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.

Randstad Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.