Warehouse Specialist - Stand Up Forklift Operator

Job summary

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for picking orders, loading trucks, and ensuring stock is handled safely and accurately. They must also perform daily equipment checks, maintain warehouse cleanliness, and report any inventory discrepancies.

Job details

Imperial Brady is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, printing papers, and equipment across North America. With a strong and growing presence in Canada, we proudly serve Canadian businesses and communities with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service. A Deep Canadian Legacy Imperial Brady Canada is deeply rooted in the country, with over 135 years of Canadian history and a workforce of 1,500 Canadian employees. Our operations span 35 locations from coast to coast, including Saint John, Newfoundland and Vancouver, British Columbia—ensuring efficient service and local support nationwide. We are incorporated in Canada, and our 100% Canadian leadership team ensures that decisions for Canada are made in Canada. Trusted by Canadian Businesses We are a key distributor partner to many Canadian manufacturers, supporting long-standing relationships and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality products. Our Canadian customer service team understands the unique needs of Canadian businesses and delivers tailored solutions with a local touch. Imperial Brady Canada has a job open in Mississauga, ON. The Warehouse Specialist is a self-motivated team player who will be an active part of our Distribution department in the areas of picking, shipping and stocking. This is a Night Shift position, and hours are from 8:00pm to 4:30am. Responsibilities: Responsible for but not limited to picking orders and loading trucks. Ensure that stock is loaded safely, accurately and efficiently. Report any discrepancies to the Lead Hand and/or Warehouse Supervisor. Assist with daily warehouse housekeeping tasks. Report all product or bin sizing errors to the Inventory Verifier using the Bin Location Report Form. Perform Daily Circle Checks on material handling equipment before being used and complete the Daily Circle Check Form. Successfully complete any material handling courses that are required to be taken. Qualifications: Previous or current experience with the Raymond or Crown reach required. Previous warehousing experience required. Certified to operate all MHE (Material Handling Equipment). Strong attention to detail. Computer literate and knowledge of WMS systems an asset. Good communication skills required (able to read, write and speak English). Self-motivated, dependable and reliable. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member. Good decision-making skills and ability to work independently. Secondary School Graduate or related experience. Working/Other Conditions: Working onsite in a dry climate-controlled warehouse environment. Required to wear personal protective equipment – company supplied. Minimal to moderate exposure to hazardous conditions, noise, and vibrations conducive to a warehouse environment. Repetitive physical activities including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing and pulling weights up to 23 kg (50lbs) for the duration of the shift. Ability to operate Stand-up Material Handling Equipment. Ability to work extended hours, which may be required from time to time. This position has a salary range of $21.00 to $23.50 per hour. At Imperial Brady, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits. Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact hrcanada@imperialdade.com.

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for picking orders, loading trucks, and ensuring stock is handled safely and accurately. They must also perform daily equipment checks, maintain warehouse cleanliness, and report any inventory discrepancies.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous warehousing experience and certification to operate material handling equipment, specifically Raymond or Crown reach trucks. A secondary school diploma is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 23 kg.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Shipping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Stand up forklift operation
• Raymond reach
• Crown reach
• Order picking
• Shipping
• Stocking
• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse housekeeping
• Inventory verification
• Attention to detail
• WMS systems
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Decision-making
• Lifting
• Communication
• Operations
• English Language
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Warehousing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Customer Service
• Self-Motivation
• Computer Literacy
• Packaging And Labeling
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Housekeeping
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Food Services
• Material Handling Equipment
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Material Handling
• Medical History Documentation
• Order Picking

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Forklift Operator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators