Warehouse Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

• They say you only get one chance to make a great first impression.  In the past, job seekers, people like you, had to rely on their resume to make the first impression…and resumes are notoriously bad at summing up a human being. Here is your chance!  Our electronic application system will give you ample opportunities to show us why you’re the perfect fit. Tell us all about you – don’t hold back! TPS Promotions & Incentives is an international award winning, innovative and reliable supplier of promotional products, incentive programs, print, POP, fulfillment and e-store solutions.  We provide promotional solutions for industry leading, progressive brand-oriented companies providing measurable results against strategic sales, marketing and HR objectives. Are we the right fit for you? We’re an entrepreneurial team – a flat organization that offers lots of autonomy and flexibility to be excellent at your job. If you’re an entrepreneurial, customer centric, solutions type, you’re gonna love it here. If you love the routine, rigor and structure of a large organization, you probably won’t. We’re looking for a full-time, long-term employee and we’ll hire as soon as we meet the right person. You are a go getter, you will want to learn as much as you can and master your role. Lastly, you’re a team player with a can do attitude.  You believe you can make a difference and be an excellent brand ambassador for our business with customers. We’re a small team and we have tons of fun together. Aside from a chance to build something awesome and to work in a great environment, we’re offering;
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Monthly wellness benefit
• Paid birthday day off
• Group Health Benefits
• Paid sick days for full-time employees
• Reimbursement of eligible tuition / education fees
• Internal job posting program with employee referral bonus What is the role? Are you looking for a warehousing support role with a solid team in a well organized environment?  As the Warehouse Assistant you will provide best in class logistical support including : shipping, receiving, cost control and warehouse layout efficiency.    What will you do?
• Shipping / receiving goods to / from the warehouse;
• Provide quotes and rates for shipping and warehouse items;
• Picking & packing orders;
• Ensure quality control by reviewing orders picked / packed by other staff;
• Arrange trucking or transportation of product;
• Maintain a safe and efficient warehouse;
• Assist in maintaining inventory control;
• Assist in maintaining cost control on all inbound and outbound shipments;
• Internal QA review upon receipt of shipment;
• Notifying production staff of any picking and / or shipment issues in a timely manner;
• Organize and shelve stock as it arrives to ensure it is easily identifiable to operations and fulfillment staff;
• Assist in maintaining inventory of warehouse supplies such as boxes, tape, polybags within cost / budget constraints;
• Ensure all documentation related to customs clearance / shipping for merchandise and cargo is legible, complete, accurate and protected from unauthorized changes, data loss or introduction of incorrect information;
• Customer / courier liaison for shipments;
• Warehouse upkeep;
• Lift truck operator (we will provide training and certification for our model);
• Keeping an up-to-date shipping / receiving log. What will you need to succeed?
• Secondary School Diploma;
• 1 year of related work experience preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Works well in a collaborative team environment;
• Ability to multi-task managing many projects with accuracy, each with critical time lines in a fast-paced environment;
• MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet skills;
• Comfort learning and using technology and shipping & inventory software. TPS Promotions & Incentives is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. TPS Promotions & Incentives is an equal opportunity employer.