Warehouse Associate

Hello, it’s a new day and it’s time to answer the call to elevate your career and make life accessible for all.

Protective measures for COVID-19

At Motion, the safety of our employees and our clients is paramount. As such, we're taking several steps to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. These include :

• Ensuring safe physical distancing at all locations and warehouses.
• Providing all technicians with full personal protective equipment, including face shields, gowns, masks, and gloves.
• Screening all clients and employees for COVID-19 symptoms ahead of home visits or onsite entry to prevent contact with those who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
• Disinfecting all locations and warehouses regularly and thoroughly.
• Continuous monitoring of the on-going situation and updating policies as needed.

Our purpose is to make life accessible

Our compassion and knowledge set us apart. With kindness and expertise, we support individuals by delivering the right mobility, accessibility, personal care, and daily living solutions.

We believe that providing people with comprehensive solutions empowers and fulfills us all.

Our role is to care

As we strive to expand our reach and clients we care for, we are adding specialists to our teams who embody kindness, collaboration, and respect.

If you want to help our clients experience their most vibrant lives while growing your own career in a nurturing, learning-focused and supportive environment - you will love being part of Motion.

Who we need

Right now we are adding a Warehouse Associate to our team in Winnipeg (formerly Canadian Health Care Products Ltd). We need a strong communicator who shares our passion for enriching the lives of the clients we work with to become our next Warehouse Associate.

Who you are

Whether you have worked in the rehabilitation and mobility space in the past or you are looking to jump headfirst into a new career, this is an opportunity for someone who doesn’t like to be constantly stuck behind a desk.

You are someone who can fix mechanical issues with wheelchairs and mobility equipment while keeping a meticulous record of the parts you used and the products you handled.

You are a process driven individual who is meticulous about inventory management and general warehouse organization.

What’s in it for you?

Career Development. This is your first step into a growing organization where you can find out the type of work you enjoy doing and gain expertise in these areas.

We want to help you build your career; whether you want to grow into a Service Technician or Sales Consultant - we will give you the tools and resources to get the most out of your time at Motion.

What you will do

Shipping and Receiving Inventory. Every mobility device we process is custom to our clients, as a result, we rely on our warehouse workers to play an integral role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Working with our shipping software, Navision, you will be responsible for shipping and receiving of goods and mobility equipment.

This will include creating shipping orders and labels, packing custom orders, pulling inventory from shelves, cross docking of orders from other locations, ensuring courier pick up, receiving goods from suppliers or vendors and making certain the delivery was correct and undamaged.

Process Mobility Devices and Equipment. You will act as the gatekeeper for all our inventory and physical assets stored in the warehouse, ensuring proper storage, cleaning, and packing as items enter or exit the dock.

Using our pump trucks and flatbeds you will store, organize and manage our inventory. You will tag, price, store and organize all mobility devices, parts and tools within the warehouse.

This may require assisting to build or clean mobility devices such as wheelchairs, elevating equipment and power scooters.

Communication. You will work with internal and external teams to ensure all inventory and shipments are correct and to make sure all shipping and receiving is coordinated.

What you bring

• Education and Experience. You have a high school diploma and ideally, have 1 year of relevant experience in an inventory handling or a general warehouse role.
• Communication Skills. You can clearly and concisely communicate in person, over the phone or on paper. You can provide outstanding customer service to any visitors or vendors who may be entering the warehouse.
• Technical Skills. You are a handy person who knows their way around a wrench. You have the ability to make minor adjustments to wheelchairs and can disassemble equipment with ease.
• Additional Must Have Requirements. You are able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds in order to move or repair equipment and devices.

You have a clean criminal background check, a valid driver’s licence, and are bondable.

The Nice to Haves. Bonus points if you have experience using Outlook and Navision in a warehouse setting and / or have a forklift certification.

Why join? We are Motion

At Motion, we’ve undergone a recent transformation and we think that’s exciting. With a strong reputation as experts in our field, we’re turning inwards to foster a culture of belonging, giving and strength.

Joining us now is a chance to be part of that momentum; a chance to make an impact in people’s lives and help create a company environment you believe in.

Thank you for taking the time to consider joining us. If you want to be part of our team, express your interest here.

Motion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required and will work with you to meet your needs.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us.