Warehouse Operations

Job Description

Job Description

• Oakville, ON
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• No experience required, as robust training will be provided You’re looking for an environment where you’ll be more than just another employee, where your ideas and perspective will always be valued, and where you will be challenged and celebrated. You want to work for an organization where you can make a significant impact on a tight and supportive team, while having considerable opportunities for growth and advancement.  If this sounds like you, we may have the perfect opportunity for you as our new Warehouse Operations Associate. Who are We? :   We’re Factory Tile Depot, a young, dynamic, growing company currently with five locations across Mississauga, Oakville, Milton, and Burlington servicing both the retail and trade communities. Established in 2003, we have experienced sharp growth in both market share and revenue as we built and adopted a new approach to the market. Our goal is to continue to be constructive disrupter in our industry by fundamentally improving the relationship and experience between customer, retailer, supplier, and manufacturer.  We pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and custom-built technology, our unique approach to the tile industry, and our passion for developing young leaders throughout our company, across all roles.  About the Warehouse Operations Role : In this structured role, you’ll receive and process materials diligently and accurately, following clear processes and procedures. Though this is an independent role where you’ll be accountable for accuracy and results, you’ll work in tandem with a professional team to support and cooperate with clients, suppliers, and your internal team members. Practically speaking, you will :
• Handle the shipping and receiving of incoming / outgoing materials utilizing our custom-built technologies
• Pick and package orders for delivery or transfer
• Load and unload client and vendor vehicles
• Perform regular cycle counts and monitor stock levels, restocking merchandise as scheduled
• Process returned goods in a timely manner
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse environment
• Professionally and personally interact with customers, couriers, drivers, and other staff members  This position calls for someone who is highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and an excellent communicator. Someone with a positive attitude, and an all-hands-on-deck mentality who is willing to jump in and help wherever needed while consistently delivering on high quality work. We’re looking for someone who will rethink the role, and work to improve the position by bringing in fresh ideas and seeking ways to streamline and optimize our processes. If you’re a continuous learner, you’ll enjoy the chance to be trained in multiple areas, providing you opportunities for growth and advancement. You’ll also need to be flexible, comfortable with repetitive tasks, and able to identify and implement efficiencies. If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you. Working with Factory Tile Depot : We are a tight team (35 people!) who are passionate about everything we touch. Because of our size and culture you’ll have the opportunity to wear many hats, and make a big impact on the organization. This is an opportunity to have more than just a job, where you can grow and build a meaningful career having impact all along the way!  This is a full-time 40 hr per week (plus overtime), permanent position at our Oakville location. Our warehouse is open from Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm and Saturday from 10 : 00am-6 : 00pm, and you’ll need to be available to work these days as needed (you’ll work 5 of these 6 possible days). We offer a competitive salary, health / medical benefits, paid vacation, and performance bonuses.  Here’s what else you’ll enjoy working with us :
• An annual salary of $37,000 plus paid vacation time
• A comprehensive health / medical benefits package (full drug and dental coverage, 100% paid for by us) This includes a comprehensive EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program)
• Job knowledge and competency that is built through structured step-by-step, carefully crafted 3-month introductory training program, inclusive of positive / supportive coaching from management and peers
• Opportunity to contribute to making important team decisions
• Opportunity and guidance for advancement to sales and management level positions (we’ve promoted 6 logistics team members to sales and management positions over the years)
• Stability – even throughout this pandemic, we’ve been able to maintain our employees and offer a stable / safe work environment throughout.  Qualifications : We care much more about who you are than what you’ve done, but here’s what we’re ideally looking for :
• Physically fit and able to lift 70 pounds continuously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), and comfortability using an iPad
• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background record check
• Basic math skills and confidence in maintaining inventory
• Experience working in warehousing, shipping / receiving, or logistics, or similar, using an ERP system (an asset)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in any field related to logistics or supply chain (an asset)
• Valid G-class driver’s license and clean driving record (an asset)
• Counterbalance forklift license (an asset) How to Apply : Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete candidate – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you. Once your application has been reviewed, you may be selected to complete a brief assessment via email as part of our in-depth recruitment process.