Giant TigerVerified Job Source

Shipper/Defoiler (Overnights)

Johnstown, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$21 / hour

Opens an external site

Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Sep 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The role involves operating machinery to process, scan, and organize pallets within a fully automated distribution center. Responsibilities include loading trucks, troubleshooting pallet issues, and maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Job details

Who We Are: At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. Every item you pick, scan, pack, and ship safely plays a role in getting the right products to our stores and into the hands of Canadians who rely on us. We’re looking for team members who are motivated, reliable, and ready to contribute to meaningful work every day. If you’re looking for hands-on work in a supportive, safety-focused environment, this opportunity is for you. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger. Job Title Shipper/Defoiler (Overnights) About This Role: Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent Hybrid Shipper/Defoiler for our new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! Do you want to learn more about what a career looks like with Giant Tiger Wholesale? Paste this link in your browser and check out our video here: https://youtu.be/fdz66L7FBgU What You'll Be Doing: Defoiler Accountabilities: Scans the iLPN into Symbotic; Ensures there are no big gaps between boxes and that each tier is even and consistent with no partial tiers; Coordinates the removal of empty pallets; Removes plastic wrap, tape, straps, etc; Ensures higher priority replenishments are inducted first; Trouble shoots rejected pallets; Stops and troubleshoots crushed and/or dropped boxes; Ensure that pallets meet the maximum height, width, and overhang requirements. Shipper Accountabilities: Drive forklifts and low lift pallet jacks through high trafficked areas with a focus on safe and efficient operation Verify and organize wrapped pallets Prepare and lane wrapped pallets, ensuring they in the correct pallet location Load wrapped pallets onto trucks with care and precision Maintain a daily productivity count Support other departments when necessary as directed by the supervisor What You'll Bring: Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and complies with Ontario Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) standards Capable of standing, walking, climbing stairs and repetitively lifting heavy objects throughout shift Comfortable in a noisy, fast-paced environment Punctual, adaptable, and spatially aware of surroundings Strong attention to detail Able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Completion of High School Basic math and PC skills As part of your onboarding, you will be required to complete three days of paid machine training and successfully obtain in-house certification. Successful machine certification is a mandatory condition of employment as it is an occupational requirement. Assets You May Have: Experience with Voice Picking or Manhattan Warehouse Management System Experience driving an electric double pallet truck, forklift, or similar machine Experience in a warehouse environment Class G2 or higher driver’s license Positive attitude When You'll Work: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00pm - 6:30am In this role, you will perform the Shipper role on Tuesday & Wednesday and perform the Defoiler role on Thursday & Friday. Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members. Hourly Rate $21.00 What Giant Tiger Offers: Competitive Compensation: The expected pay rate for this position is listed above, and Giant Tiger offers guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked. Please note that overnight shifts and working in our cold storage location qualify for hourly premiums, further increasing your earning potential. Retirement Support: We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees. Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days. Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it. Store Discount: Enjoy savings at Giant Tiger stores with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases, applied at the point of sale. Extra Perks at GT Wholesale, Johnstown: • Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour (if applicable), • 24/7 on-site gym access, • 24/7 on-site Micro Market, • Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks, • Annual allowance for CSA-approved safety footwear, • Parental leave wage top-up, • Company-paid machine training and certification, • Great Culture & Work-Life Balance: Be part of an amazing team that values safety, connection, and fun, with company-sponsored events throughout the year and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Our static, non-rotating shifts make it easy to plan your life with consistency and peace of mind. Location 1 Giant Tiger Blvd, Johnstown, Ontario, K0E 1T1 Job Requisition JR133553 Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact careers@gianttiger.com. Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment. #LI-DNI

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment. Successful completion of in-house machine certification is a mandatory condition of employment.

Benefits

• Retirement savings support • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Paid time off • Store discount • Overnight shift premium • Gym access • Micro market • Recognition program • Safety footwear allowance • Parental leave wage top-up • Machine training and certification