Warehouse Associate Jobs

Primary Function:

The Warehouse Associate assists in the growth of business by performing warehouse duties and customer service functions to support inventory integrity, order processing - picking, packing, staging, and shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

The role lives and demonstrates the Grainger Principles: Starting with the Customer, Embrace Curiosity, Act with Intent, Compete with Urgency, Win as One Team, Invest in our Success and Do the Right Thing

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to ensure branch appearance meets Grainger standards
• Assist the branch in processing orders and assisting customers
• Other branch support related duties or customer service as required by business needs
• Load and unload delivery vehicles in a safe and correct manner verifying merchandise with documents
• Responsible for product inventory of warehouse by ensuring orders are picked, packed, shipped, received and/or put away accurately and in a timely manner following auditable guidelines
• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of Grainger Courses and Training
• Learn and navigate various computer systems and applications to complete warehouse duties

Primary Function:

The Warehouse Associate assists in the growth of business by performing warehouse duties and customer service functions to support inventory integrity, order processing - picking, packing, staging, and shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

The role lives and demonstrates the Grainger Principles: Starting with the Customer, Embrace Curiosity, Act with Intent, Compete with Urgency, Win as One Team, Invest in our Success and Do the Right Thing

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of Grainger Courses and Training
• Other branch support related duties or customer service as required by business needs
• Load and unload delivery vehicles in a safe and correct manner verifying merchandise with documents
• Assist the branch in processing orders and assisting customers
• Responsible for product inventory of warehouse by ensuring orders are picked, packed, shipped, received and/or put away accurately and in a timely manner following auditable guidelines
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to ensure branch appearance meets Grainger standards
• Learn and navigate various computer systems and applications to complete warehouse duties

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment
• Proficient computer skills and aptitude
• Demonstrated focus on exceptional customer service
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent 0-2 years’ work experience
• Ability to work in a position requiring:
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted on a regular basis
• Continuous standing and walking.
• Previous warehousing experience an asset
• Own personal development
• Team-player and an ability to work independently utilizing strong communication skills

Work Environment:

• Branch Network
• Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted on a regular basis

The position may require you to attend at our customers’ sites. Some customers may have alcohol and drug screening policies for on-site contractors and vendors. You may be required to submit to such customer screening procedures as and when requested as a condition of being permitted on such sites.

Reward

Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance

DEI Statement

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Accommodations are available on request.