Warehouse Associate - Thorold, Canada - Book Depot

Book Depot

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Thorold, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - Permanent, Full-Time

Join One of Canada's Best Managed Companies

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Located in the beautiful Niagara Region and the recipient of both the Canada's Best Managed Companies and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture awards, Book Depot Inc.

is an innovative leader in the bargain book industry, and we have been for more than 30 years.

Today, our massive 500,000 square foot distribution facility pushes the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day.

At Book Depot Inc.

we believe that reading is at the heart of enchanting the mind, and it is our shared responsibility to bring this purpose to life - one book at a time.

Our culture and everything that we do is guided by this core purpose to make a generational impact.

In working together to achieve new heights, this role has the potential to give you a high sense of achievement and impact helping provide accessibility to books in areas needed most around the globe.

Here at Book Depot, we use the following core values as our guiding principles:

WE NOT ME we understand that success is fleeting if we don't put others first
KICK SOME MOON DUST we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
NO DONKEYS we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.

We are looking to grow the Book Depot Inc. family with enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation.

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Our Opportunity

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We have an opportunity available for permanent, full-time Warehouse Associates at our Thorold main office and distribution center.

Responsibilities

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Working day shifts (7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.), or afternoon shifts (3:45 p.m. 12:15 a.m.), as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work.
Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing bookhandling tasks in various departments as required (i.e. sorting, shipping)
Carrying out bookhandling tasks that require allday standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
Upholding safe and lean work procedures in accordance with Book Depot's Health and Safety Program
Maintaining Book Depot Inc.'s standards, productivity and accuracy levels
Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders
Other related responsibilities as required

People and Culture:

Model Book Depot's values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them
Enable Book Depot's purposedriven culture of Enchanting the Mind, that is valuesaligned, family friendly, highperforming and innovative; and recognize team members who are consistently contributing to this culture
Ensure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goals
Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability
Actively empower the learning and professional growth of your team through encouraging your team's participation in Book Depot University (BDU), and also being a participant
Provide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your team

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
Experience working in a warehouse is an asset
Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a highperforming and fastpaced work environment
Comfortable using computers for basic tasks
Basic English communication skills (oral and written)
Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
Ability to work independently, while part of a team

Other Considerations:

Our full-time opportunities include great perks such as health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period, paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose of Enchanting the Mind, and a $75 reimbursement on a new pair of safety shoes.

Please note that CSA approved 'green triangle patch' safety shoes or boots are required for all of our positions.

Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necess