Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Employer: Canadian Tire
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Wage: $15.80 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Flexible hours
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship — Warehouse Associate
Job Overview
Canadian Tire in Portage la Prairie is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support inventory management, customer service, and warehouse organization.
Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls and relay messages
- Clean and maintain the warehouse and office areas
- Set up displays of retail parts and accessories
- Address customer complaints and concerns
- Identify, label, and catalog received items
- Distribute parts and supplies for internal use
- Maintain inventory control records
- Prepare and track work orders
- Prepare requisition orders to restock items
- Process incoming requisitions
- Receive, unpack, and sort parts, supplies, and materials
- Sell spare and replacement parts
- Ship, deliver, or pick up parts, products, or equipment
- Store items in designated areas within the warehouse or tool room
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer graphics or a related field
- Experience: 2 to 3 years
- Asset Languages: Spanish, Filipino, Malay
Work Setting
- Relocation costs: Not covered by employer
- Type of establishment: Repair and service establishment, warehouse
Experience and Specialization
- Computer and Technology Knowledge: ADP, Inventory control software, MS Office, Internet
- Equipment and Machinery Experience: Industrial lift trucks and forklifts
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Fast-paced and physically demanding environment
- Repetitive tasks, tight deadlines, and overtime required
- Standing for extended periods and working under pressure
- Weight handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Work Environment for a Warehouse Associate
Typically includes standing for long periods, repetitive lifting, and handling various tools and machinery. The role involves working under tight deadlines and handling physically demanding tasks. A fast-paced environment with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Skills and Knowledge Needed as a Warehouse Associate in Canada
- Familiarity with inventory control software and basic computer skills
- Knowledge of warehouse safety and organization standards
- Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy items
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and lift trucks
Education and Certification Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is commonly expected.
- Training or certification in forklift operation is often beneficial, though not always required.
Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Company’s Website.