Millions of Canadians rely on Loblaw to help them get through their best days, worst days, holiday days, and every day. We’re searching for flexible individuals that are excited to work with us toward our mission of assisting Canadians to Live Life Well. This is where you belong, regardless of whether you are just beginning your career, making a career change, or looking for a new position. At every level, we encourage leadership, and we encourage our employees to pursue their passions.
Job Schedule – Full Time
Salary – $22 per hour
Job DescriptionÂ
A warehouse worker at Loblaw Companies Limited, which is one of the largest food retailers in Canada, would likely be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of groceries and other products. This might include tasks such as:
- Unloading and unpacking incoming shipments
- Checking and verifying the accuracy of received items against purchase orders
- Storing items in the appropriate locations within the warehouse
- Picking and filling orders from stock
- Packaging and preparing items for shipment
- Operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to move and stack items
The qualifications for a warehouse worker at Loblaw may vary depending on the specific position, but typically, a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with previous experience working in a warehouse setting. Additionally, forklift certification and the ability to lift heavy objects may also be required.
Why is this role important?
- Starting pay rate: $22.00/hr PLUS applicable shift premiums
- Shift premium added for afternoon shift ($.40/hr), night shift ($.50/hr) and freezer department ($.40/hr)
- Day, afternoon and night shifts available
- Comprehensive 5-day onsite, PAID training program
- Discount programs (ie. GoodLife Fitness, Loblaw Optical, Koodo. Bell, AND MORE!)
- Colleague Discount Program – 10% off immediately (NO waiting period)
- Safety equipment provided & yearly footwear allowance
- Employee Share Ownership Programs & Group RRSP
- Tim Horton’s on site
- Flexible benefits
- Overtime
THE ROLE:
- Selecting and assembling product for store orders, accurately and efficiently in all climates (dry, coolers, and freezers)
- Securing selected cases and conducting final pallet preparations by wrapping selected loads and applying shipping labels
- Ensuring that all cases and pallets are properly identified with the correct store number
- Performing visual and operational vehicle safety inspections and reporting any unsafe vehicles to a supervisor or maintenance personnel
- Operating warehouse equipment: i.e.; pallet jacks (double and triple), and/or reach trucks (training is provided)
- Complying with Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Demonstrating adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to lift and carry up to 60lbs, repeatedly with accuracy in a timed environment
- Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (+5 to -28 degrees in some locations)
- Capable of working around machinery and able to use an electric-powered pallet jack
- Ability to take direction from a voice-automated system to pick and organize orders
- Must have flexible schedule, Monday through Sunday with the possibility of working STAT holidays
How You’ll Succeed:Â
At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.
Loblaw recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Loblaw welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.