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Warehouse workers are in demand in the Calgary region. These roles can be physically challenging as you will spend a lot of your time on your feet performing physical tasks. Some of the most common duties you will be assigned include shipping and receiving, order picking, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and other duties as required. It is a good opportunity to get you into the warehousing industry at the entry-level if you plan to pursue a career in this area.
Warehouse workers play a key role in helping the warehouse run smoothly. It is common for you to work shifts between eight and 12 hours on evenings, nights, and weekends. You will spend the bulk of your shift performing physical tasks such as loading, unloading, stacking, and cleaning the warehouse. You will be required to wear safety equipment and you may operate a forklift and other machinery. Your tasks will be assigned by a shift supervisor or warehouse manager.
It’s common for warehouse workers, once they gain experience in the role, to move into additional roles in the warehouse. The most common positions are quality assurance, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. Supervisor or management rules are also a possibility.
Warehouse workers in Calgary and the surrounding area can make about $39,000 per year. This works out to about $750 per week or $18.70 per hour. Learn more about salary for this role below.
annual: $38,896
monthly: $2,992
weekly: $748
hourly: $18.70
lowest salary: $16.50 per hour
average salary: $18.70 per hour
highest salary: $20.20 per hour
junior salary: $16.50-$18.90 per hour
intermediate salary: $17.60-$19.80 per hour
senior salary: $18.50-$20.20 per hour
Your duties as a warehouse worker will largely depend on the type of warehouse and your employer. Here are some of the responsibilities that will be included in your job description:
Warehouse workers can work for a variety of different companies in different industries. Some of the most common industries where you can work are consumer goods, retail, or for companies that offer supplies for the construction and skilled trades industry.
To be up for the challenge of working in a warehouse environment you need to have a combination of hard and soft skills. Here are the top skills employers are seeking for people in this role.
It is preferable for warehouse workers to have a high school diploma but it is not always a formal requirement. Previous work experience and forklift training is an asset.