Warehouse Assistant I

Job summary

The Warehouse Assistant performs essential warehousing functions including receiving materials, replenishing inventory, and packing customer orders. They are also responsible for inspecting materials for defects and operating equipment such as lift trucks and table saws.

Job details

Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, You’ll Win With Support that keeps you well Medical, dental, and life insurance Company-paid short- and long-term disability Opportunities to grow Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility Training, coaching, and mentorship Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters Paid vacation and holidays in your first year A culture that respects work-life balance Job Description Performs warehousing functions to replenish the finished goods inventory with material from the manufacturing facilities. Fills customer orders, inspects material and packs material for shipment as needed in the assigned department/location. Performs other tasks as required. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Receives all material from the manufacturing facilities and vendors Checks and places materials in the correct bin Checks material against the manifest and reports discrepancies Informs supervisor of defective materials Cuts down over-sized laminate to fill pending orders Reads, interprets, processes and packs orders Performs total skid count for loads Assists the needs of the customer Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to learn computers sufficient to check inventories Ability to learn materials inventoried Ability to learn packing techniques Ability to learn proper material handling techniques Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to work independently Ability to drive a lift truck Ability to read and understand customer orders Ability to operate a table saw Ability to enter data at an acceptable speed Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED Experience 1+ years of relevant warehouse experience WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS ENVIRONMENT: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Wilsonart, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is CAD $18/hr-23/hr. We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart. Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to ensuring equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial human rights legislation.

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Assistant performs essential warehousing functions including receiving materials, replenishing inventory, and packing customer orders. They are also responsible for inspecting materials for defects and operating equipment such as lift trucks and table saws.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of relevant warehouse experience and a high school diploma or GED. The role requires the physical ability to lift heavy weights over 50 lbs and the capacity to work in an environment with noise and temperature extremes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Listed skills

• Order Fulfillment · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Warehouse operations
• Inventory management
• Material handling
• Packing
• Order fulfillment
• Data entry
• Lift truck operation
• Table saw operation
• Inventory inspection
• Safety compliance

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades

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