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Warehouse Associate

  • Nanaimo, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Warehouse Coordinator leads daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping, receiving, and dispatching. They are responsible for supporting staff, ensuring shipment accuracy, and maintaining safety compliance within the facility.

Job details

What You’ll Do As the Warehouse Coordinator, you are responsible for leading the operations of storage, inventory management, receiving & delivery of dedicated freight to meet customer requirements in a 24-hour environment, Monday through Saturday service including daily dock operations, drivers, fleet, and dispatch at our Ladysmith warehouse. This worker must understand the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of warehouse operations. Inventory management, order picking, and relations with other members of the operations team are essential functions for this position. You will: * Responsible for warehouse and dispatch operations including shipping/receiving, inventory management, dispatching, and supporting the Operations manager. * Ensure WMS/TMS records are up-to-date and accurate for all inbound/outbound shipments. * Support staff and drivers to achieve company performance goals. * Support all stakeholders with resource planning. * Communicate and track monthly performance metrics and drive continuous improvement. * Maintain compliance with all provincial transportation, safety, and employment regulations. * Be an integral part of the safety committee and participate in weekly safety meetings, and ensure incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions. * Support with loading/unloading of freight and ensure shipment accuracy and safe handling. * Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to resolve daily roadblocks. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment and support the company’s safety culture. * Performs other duties as required What You Need to Get the Job Done * Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required * Minimum 2 years of experience in warehousing, transportation, dispatch, and terminal operations. * Driven by a passion for outstanding customer service and collaborative communication * Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based systems; experience with RF scanners, WMS & TMS is an asset. * Hands-on knowledge of warehouse and transport equipment (e.g., forklifts, lift jacks, trailers). * Experience with forklift loading and unloading enclosed trailer, flat decks and containers * Physically fit and able to perform some lifting up to 50lbs, able to stand for extended periods of time, indoors and outdoors. * Able to work outside regular warehouse hours if required * Ability to work independently, thrive in a dynamic environment, and take direction well from management. * Excellent communication skills verbal and writing, problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle changing priorities * Strong leadership and team coordination skills with the ability to drive engagement and performance. * Strong safety mindset and experience in safety-sensitive environments. * Highly skilled in professional verbal and written English communication, Punjabi is an asset What You’ll Love About Us * Great Company Culture. Our workplace is an open, engaging, and welcoming environment. * Meaningful work. We offer transparency – we want to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Complexity – you can master new skills and improve. Team environment – have support around you for when you need it. * Benefits. Extended benefits including health, dental, and vision. * Fair and competitive wages. We offer the best for our employees and compete with industry standard. Note: A background check is required for this position Monday - Friday 6AM - 2:30 PM Shift can change as per operational needs

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Coordinator leads daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping, receiving, and dispatching. They are responsible for supporting staff, ensuring shipment accuracy, and maintaining safety compliance within the facility.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience and 2 years of experience in warehousing, transportation, and terminal operations. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with warehouse equipment like forklifts and RF scanners are required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Forklift operation · Preferred
  • MS-Office · Preferred
  • Logistics · Preferred
  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Warehouse management
  • Inventory management
  • Dispatching
  • Supervisory experience
  • Logistics
  • Transportation operations
  • Forklift operation
  • Shipment accuracy
  • Safety compliance
  • Resource planning
  • Performance metrics
  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • MS Office
  • WMS
  • TMS
  • Business Metrics
  • Transportation Safety
  • Shipping And Receiving
  • Supervision
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Collaborative Communications
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Forklift Truck
  • Warehousing
  • Leadership
  • Incident Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Operations Management
  • Operations
  • Order Picking
  • Performance Metric
  • Punjabi Language
  • Resource Planning
  • Safety Culture
  • Loading And Unloading
  • Written English
  • Coordinating
  • Investigation

Job areas

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Security & Safety
  • Warehouse Associate
  • Warehouse Worker
  • Freight Handlers
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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