Warehouse Merchandise Handler Career Opportunity

Ashley Canada is currently seeking a Warehouse Merchandise Handler for our Winnipeg Distribution Centre located at 230 Panet Rd.

As a Warehouse Merchandise Handler, you will be responsible for handling products in any or all sub-departments in the warehouse according to the product floor procedures.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
• World class training programs;
• To work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As a Warehouse Merchandise Handler, you will:

• Loading and unloading of products from both inbound and outbound trailers.
• Follow all Deck rules and guidelines posted in the Distribution Centre.
• Open, assemble, and ship prep designated products for home delivery.
• Wrap and assemble all proceeded products from the returns processing area.
• Assist with guest pick-ups.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
• Processing of all recycled materials and disposal of all waste.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• High attention to detail.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively use the radio scanner gun (RF gun).
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Lift truck certification or ability to take and pass the company’s certified training.
• Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.
• Able to conduct physical work in warm and cold conditions.
• Flexible schedule requirements, including evenings and weekends.
• Operates various equipment (dock levelers, hand trucks, cardboard baler, garbage baler, etc.)
• Available to work overtime as required.

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