Warehouse Order Picker - #182048

Job Summary

This position manually picks orders of natural and organic packaged food and household products and places them onto pallets for shipping. It could include picking in our dry storage, and our cooler + freezer storage areas.

Operation of electric pallet movers and other equipment is required for this position; we provide training for this. The job is physically demanding, involving lifting and moving of boxes and bags (30-50lbs).

Main Responsibilities

• Pick products as indicated on individual pick lists.
• Place products on pallet such that they are stable, secure and well-balanced.
• Be familiar with warehouse layout, including directional access and location codes.
• Meet and exceed expectations related to accuracy and productivity.
• Adhere to safety standards, both in equipment use and in picking procedures.
• Learn and follow steps to choose correct pallet for different customers.
• Follow procedures when product is out-of-stock.
• Place pallets in correct staging area (for QC to check or for shipping).
• As directed, wrap pallets and prepare for shipping.
• Complete paperwork as required (pallet tags, tracking paperwork, etc.).
• Learn and follow spill clean-up procedures.
  
  

Qualifications + Expectations:

• Minimum 1-year Warehouse Order Picking experience preferred.
• Experience using warehouse equipment (i.e. ride-on pallet mover) is preferred.
• Solid attention to detail and experience palletizing product of verying shapes+ sizes is required.
• Ability to work independently and stay on track to meet productivity goals.
• High level of physical ability and endurance, including ability to lift up to 55lbs.
• Repeated lifting, bending, twisting, standing, reaching.
• Knowledge of warehouse (distribution) operations and flow.
  
  

Compensation + Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, permanent position; the schedule is Monday through Friday from 3pm to 11pm. The starting wage is $22.10/ hour with a paid meal break; there are premiums for hours worked after 9pm and for hours worked in the cooler or freezer. We have scheduled wage increases based on hours worked and a company-wide Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) wage review.
  
  

Perks + Culture:

Focus On Wellness

• Medical + Dental and Extended Benefits after probation, EFAP immediately upon hire.
• Generous paid time off (3 weeks’ vacation and a personal day).
• Paid sick time, including dependent sick time for those with children (up to 13 days per year).
• Health + Well-being Subsidy.
• Discounted grocery and wellness products and lunch program.
• On-site gym.
• Dog friendly office.
• Scent-free environment.
  
  

Focus On Our Community

• Partnerships with Quest Food Exchange and The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.
• Paid volunteer hours.
  
  

Focus On The Environment

• Transit Subsidy.
• Cycling Subsidy.
• Indoor bike lock up area.
• Recycling + Composting Program, including multiple zero-waste boxes.
• Partnership with Urban Impact.
  
  

Application Information

Please apply HERE with your resume listing relevant experience. Applications without a resume will not be considered. Must be located in the Lower Mainland and be able to commute to our location.

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, family status, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application process, please contact the People + Culture department.

Note: We thank everyone for their interest but only those advancing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. Only Lower Mainland candidates considered.

About Horizon Grocery + Wellness:

Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada. We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC. Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.