Amazon warehouse Jobs in Markham, ON

POSITION SCOPE:

Reporting to the Manager – Distribution Centre, the Associate II – Building Services is responsible for the general maintenance and repairs, general housekeeping of the warehouse and associated facilities, waste management and the proper stocking of department supplies.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist Maintenance Lead Hand with various activities as needed including building repairs and power equipment servicing
• Reporting any and all maintenance concerns or repairs to the Manager-Distribution Centre in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate logs are completed accurately.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and power washing all floors daily.
• Washing windows, walls, fixtures, beams and railings per the schedule.
• Ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, fridges, etc.), counters, tables, chairs, and cabinets.
• Ensuring containers for collecting various waste streams (eg scrap wood, cardboard/paper, broken tiles, general waste, etc.) are in place in the required areas
• Carrying out recycling program duties by ensuring segregated waste is disposed into their respective, final disposal bins (e.g. cardboard and paper baled)
• Thorough cleaning of warehouse lunchroom, offices and washrooms per communicated schedules.
• Monitoring and reporting on the inventory of cleaning supplies with regularity and accuracy.
• Maintaining the storage room in neat and organized manner.
• Carry out outdoor property housekeeping as needed, including garbage collection, snow removal, salting/sanding of walkways, general maintenance and repairs to property or building interior and exterior, etc.
• Maintaining a safe work environment at all times, adhering to PPE requirements, and reporting any deficiencies immediately.
• Performing all duties in compliance with communicated safety protocols and WHMIS safety requirements.
• Providing backup coverage for Janitorial Associate(s) at other locations or in the office as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary school diploma required; Post-secondary studies in a related field or a trade highly preferred
• 1 year of recent, related warehousing and distribution experience required with demonstrated capabilities in performing all duties accurately, efficiently, and safely
• Experience using hand tools and working knowledge of the safe operation of power tools is required
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to perform or assist in minor maintenance and repairs on forklifts, equipment, and other assets
• Demonstrated accountability for quality, accuracy and adherence to work instructions with some discretion required when exercising duties within pre-determined limits and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to follow established standards and procedures required, with the ability to problem solve occasional non-standard issues.
• Ability to work independently as well as with peers or direct supervisor.
• Demonstrated time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform work to meet deadlines and communicated expectations.
• English communication skills required, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedure and product handling and hands-on experience with standard janitorial equipment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance to WHMIS, working at heights and general health and safety protocol is required.
• Working knowledge with wood material for basic functions
• Mechanically aptitude

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with moderate exposure to: (a) fluctuating heat and cold temperatures; (b) some noise associated with forklift traffic; (c) some conditions that require sanitation and disinfection; and (d) WHMIS chemicals.
• PPE safety equipment must be worn and precautions exercised.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 23kg regularly and to use lifting devices or seek (or provide) assistance for lifts deemed to be heavy.
• Duties require low to moderate manual dexterity on a regular basis.
• Work requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, and stretch frequently.