Warehouse Associate (1- Year Contract)

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.

Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:

• Paid vacation and personal days
• DPSP match program
• Fitness subsidy
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral program
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Open communication with Senior Leaders
• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
• Career growth and training programs
• Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being
• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit
• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance
• Education support programs
• Social activities
• And much more…

Job Summary

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Core Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned
• Report any unsafe work conditions that may occur
• Maintain safety compliance when operating material handling equipment
• Organize stock and maintain inventories
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Unpack, inspect, sort and put stock away in appropriate locations
• Pick customer orders for shipment and ensure accuracy by picking the correct number and type of product.
• Coordinates activities surrounding the warehouse operations
• Ensure pallets and shelving units are in good working conditions
• Perform daily inspection of forklift prior to use
• Pick and pack orders in an accurate and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• SAP background preferred but not required
• Required to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent work ethic and a positive attitude
• Counter Balance, Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker, or Dock Stocker (Reach experience preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of recent distribution or warehouse experience
• Experience using RF scanner or manual picking preferred but not required
• Ability to lift heavy objects to 50 LBS
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• High School Diploma or equivalent

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Primary Location

CA-NS-Dartmouth