Warehouse Assistant

Manufacturing, Maintenance, Distribution and Transportation Winnipeg, Canada


Description

Position at Wilsonart

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.
 
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.
 
Position Overview: Warehouse Assistant 
Wilsonart currently has an opening for a Warehouse Assistant. This person 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 include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
•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 and photographs all defective materials
•Cuts down over-sized laminate to fill pending orders
•Reads, interprets, processes, and packs orders
•Performs total skid count for loads
•Adhere to all established safety protocols and procedures
•Assists the needs of the customer
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & 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 saw
Ability to enter data at an acceptable speed
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
High School Diploma or GED
 
EXPERIENCE 
1+ year relevant warehouse experience
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Performing task with team members which includes lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs.
Frequent walking and standing throughout the day is also required.
 
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 mgmt., laundry workers and yards/grounds staff
COMPENSATION
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 $18-$23/HR, DOE.
 

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.