Distribution Centre Associate/Relief Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 21.60

Are you looking to join one of Canada's Greatest Places to Work and be a part of making it even better?

Better Workdays Start Here is Mister Safety Shoes’ mission for both its customers and its team members. We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated company that specializes in safety footwear and clothing.

Founded in 1972, we are continuously growing our presence across Canada through our retail store locations and shoemobiles’.

The values of caring, respect, and exceptional service start with our team. It’s a philosophy we live throughout the company, making workdays better for each other and our customers.

Our Distribution Centre is in an easily accessible location in Mississauga. Our DC associates take a lot of pride in the cleanliness and efficiency of our 16,000 sq. ft facility.

What we offer :

As part of our team, you'll enjoy the following perks :

• Competitive Wage : We offer a competitive wage to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions, we offer a starting wage of $21.80
• Comprehensive Benefits : We offer fully paid benefits after 90 days of employment with us, this includes access to Health Benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
• Work Life Balance : You can expect to work a set schedule so that you can plan your life and enjoy your personal time. Did we mention that we are also closed on all statutory holidays including Boxing Day!
• Internal Development Opportunities : We provide opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Set schedule of Monday to Friday 6am-2 : 30pm while working in the DC, and 6am start time when covering the delivery truck.

What we are looking for :

Under the direction of the Distribution Center Manager, the DC Associate / Backup Delivery Driver is mainly responsible for the receiving and shipping of products, as well as acting as the company’s Delivery Driver, covering sick time, vacations and other leaves.

Other Duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

• Act as a backup to the Delivery Driver on an as needed basis
• Accurately pick, scan, pack & prepare for delivery orders for retail and mobile stores
• Receive inbound merchandise, check for discrepancies and accurately separate special requests from the order
• Move inbound stock to the appropriate staging area and place stock on shelves. Ensures area is always accessible and secure
• Execute stock transfer requests initiated by retail & mobile stores
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Identify overstock for put away
• Maintain internal record-keeping systems
• Maintain storage area, rotate stock as required, replace and repair damaged packaging
• Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure that their expectations are being met within the required timelines
• Other assignments on an as needed basis

Qualifications :

• Must be available to start work at 6am Monday to Friday
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• At least two years of experience in a truck driving position
• Valid G license with a clear driver's abstract
• Hydraulic lift gate experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly, long periods of standing, lots of walking, bending, twisting, squatting and climbing on a ladder up to ten (10) feet in height
• Flexibility to work different shift depending on the DC's requirements
• Experience using equipment such as a dolly, pump trucks, tailgate lift, computer terminal, printer, calculator, photocopier, and fax machine is preferred

Mister Safety Shoes has been named a Great Place to Work® for 4 years in a row. We are proud to be a 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Canada, a 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Retail & Hospitality and ranked #86 in Best Workplaces™ in Canada for companies with under 1000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

If required, please include accommodation requirements with your submission.