Warehouse Associate I - 12 Month Limited Term Employment

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  • Canada
  • $55,800-68,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job Category: Warehousing & LogisticsDegree Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Description:Our Warehouse team is growing and we are looking for 2 Warehouse Associates that will be responsible for executing day-to-day warehousing activities to manage materials and equipment required for new vessel construction at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. This role performs shipping, receiving, inventory management, order picking and packing tasks related to materials and equipment required for new vessel construction. The Warehouse Associate reports to the Supervisor, Warehousing.Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 26977 56 Avenue, Langley. This is a 12-month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks' vacation.What you'll do
  • Actively participate in receiving, inventory control, order picking, packing and shipping operations.
  • Perform transactions by utilizing IFS Applications MRP software application through manual entry and Automated Data Capture hardware (i.e. handheld scanners).
  • Prioritize assigned tasks and ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Assist other warehouse staff with larger, more critical transfers, orders, or receipts.
  • Adhere to established operational processes and procedures and provide input to making improvements.
  • Ensure appropriate filing of all warehouse paperwork, including packing slips, inventory count sheets, pick lists, shipping documents and transaction reports.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy by performing physical counts and inputting count data.
  • Minimize warehouse equipment downtime by following operating instructions, performing scheduled preventive maintenance and reporting breakdowns.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment by observing all company safety policies and procedures.
  • Plan and adjust work based on a detailed understanding of requirements and priorities and seek clarification and direction, as appropriate.
  • Loading products, parts and merchandise into designated packages that meet product dimensions and packing requirements including crating and uncrating.
What you'll bring
  • Minimum of 3 years demonstrated warehousing operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Grade 12 High School Diploma. * Enrolment in professional development or training through an accredited institution such as the BCIT Materials Management certification or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) is desirable.
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate (ground and air) preferred.
  • Forklift operator certificate on both sit down counterbalance and stand-up reach trucks an asset.
  • Experience with swing reach machine certification is an asset.
What you'll love
  • This role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
  • We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
The estimated salary for this position is $55,800 - $68,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.#LI-MR1 #LI-ONSITEAbout Us:Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.To learn more, visit our website:This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

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