Stock helper

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Outdoors

At heights

Confined spaces

Dusty

Hot

Cold/refrigerated

Noisy

Wet/damp

Work setting

Remote location

Rural area

Retail business

Tasks

Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment

Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products

Ship orders

Pick orders and stock

Weigh materials and goods

Make labels and attach to goods

Provide customer service

Wrap goods

Pack and unpack goods

Sort, crate and stack goods

Install, lash and secure goods

Store cargo and materials

Transport and distribute materials and goods

Organize and maintain inventory

Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of product

Automobile parts

Industrial supplies

Parts specialization

Hardware

Area of specialization

Shipping and receiving

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to distinguish between colours

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses/goggles

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Evening

Employment terms options

Shift

Flexible hours

Morning

Night

On call

Day

Weekend

Overtime available

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities