Warehouse Associate

THE ROLE

We believe in the power of diversity and the power of teamwork. We need both collaborative and individual responsibility to organize effectively around our customer's problems. 

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and storing inventory according to purchase orders and dealer policy. They also ensure that shipping schedules are met with attention to detail to ensure timely delivery and loss prevention.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

This is a full-time role that offers the ability to work both independently and with a dynamic team of people. We pride ourselves on our corporate culture and work each day to live our values.

We offer competitive health benefits, wellness and healthcare spending accounts, and a holiday package that includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s off. You’ll also be getting in as we grow so growth opportunities abound if you exhibit the knowledge, expertise, and passion to grow with the organization.

This is a full-time permanent position, working out of our impeccably designed and furnished office. You’ll mostly work from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with irregular or extended hours as projects demand.

THE DAY TO DAY

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Fosters a culture of connection, communication, and collaboration in which COI Values; One Team One Goal, Honour, Adaptive Mindset and Win Mindset are in action

• Contributes to a desirable place to work for the warehouse, with a strong proactive safety, and continuous improvement culture. An environment where the team willingly produces at their maximum ability.

• Ensures that key attributes such as professionalism, work and moral ethics, motivation, creativity, personal employee satisfaction and practiced.

• Represents the COI brand with professional company uniform and client first approach.

• Load and offload trucks and/or trailers with supplies, products, and equipment.

• Manages receipt of all products, including verifying box count, packing slip counts, and inspecting for freight damage.

• Documents daily and accurately, for the inventory database, all customer and COI inventory in-and-out transactions; tracks any internal movement, and updates inventory database in a timely manner.

• Inputs all in and out transactions from inventory tracking sheets

• Responds to customer requests and inquiries for clarification or updates on inventory products.

• Sets up any special reports required by customer or COI internal team.

• Maintains warehouse in clean, neat, and highly organized manner, including all stored product, supplies, equipment, parts, vehicles, etc.

• Ensures that all product that is palletized is neatly stacked and wrapped for securing and protecting the product/boxes on the pallets; that all box labels are visible.

• Places product in racks or on floor neatly, safely and organized; ensures product is stored so pieces don’t damage each other, so product can be removed easily and so that box labels are visible from the aisles.

• Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, compact machine, etc/

YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING

• Minimum two (2) years warehouse experience

• Experience in multi-facility and/or multi-client environment preferred

• Previous experience in an office furniture, floor coverings, and demountable walls considered an asset

• Strong customer service orientation with a focus toward a Customer First attitude and behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution, to effectively work with all levels of staff, customers, and vendors in a professional and tactful manner.

• Ability to work within tight deadlines.

• Safely lift and/or carry items as required, on a regular, frequent, and unassisted basis. Items may vary from ‘light’ to ‘heavy’. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs safely on own and up to 150 lbs assisted

• Ability to safely work at heights.

• Forklift experience and certification considered an asset

ABOUT US

Contemporary Office Interiors (COI) is a privately-owned MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, DIRTT Certified Construction Partner, Architectural Walls and Commercial Flooring provider. We have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and a head office in Calgary. We prioritize people, productivity and value to create more than a place to work— we create a space to succeed.

We're proud of our half-century legacy as a company. Our talented people have brought us to where we are today. COI is and has been honoured to have a passionate team that's committed to creating exceptional spaces that inspire you to be your best.

We believe in the power of diversity and the power of teamwork. We need both collaboration and individual responsibility to organize effectively around our customer's problems.

Please apply directly to this posting. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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