Warehouse Worker

Status : Regular Part-Time

Shift : Sunday - Tuesday & Friday (12pm - 10 : 30pm)

In your role as Warehouse Personnel, Evenings - Outbound Dock Operations at The North West Company (NWC), you support the distribution center, which is responsible for distributing products to our stores through order picking, ticketing, packing, as well as shipping and receiving.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

We also have free parking at our distribution center.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions : Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.

Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role :

• Provide assistance to the Outbound Manager with the traffic flow of goods;
• Perform Outbound Shipping Department functions including unloading / loading trailers, and strapping and sorting cartons;
• Process merchandise to proper locations for shipping;
• Operate hand held computers;
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment; and
• Perform other accountabilities as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Previous warehouse experience involving shipping and / or receiving preferred;
• Previous forklift and other Material Handling Equipment experience is an asset. Ability to obtain certification is required;
• Must have knowledge of airport / airplane loading procedures;
• Working knowledge of WMS preferred;
• Must possess strong attention to detail to be able to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) accurately;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment;
• Possess a sufficient literacy level to perform the required tasks;
• Ability to work in a variety of seasonal temperatures; and
• Ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.

Location : Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre, Murray Park Road, Winnipeg, MB

Report to : Department Manager, Dock Operations

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by :

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to : all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants Only :

Salary Grade : C0WE01

Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4 : 00 P.M, Thursday, December 21, .

Internal applicants must select Yes as the answer to Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?

during the application process.

Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications.

NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

NOTE : If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor.

New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor.

This opportunity adheres to the Distribution job posting guidelines.