Full-time Warehouse Associate
Burgessville, Ontario
Full Time
Production
In Person
8 hour shift • Evenings as needed • 10 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday
Job Description
If you enjoy a fast-paced, physical position that keeps you moving, then we want you to join our growing team!
The Floral Express is currently seeking a permanent, part-time casual Warehouse Associate. Please read on to find out if this would be a great fit for you!
More about the role:
We are currently hiring for a full-time Warehouse Associate to join our team. If you enjoy a role where you’re on your feet and staying active, this is for you. Our operations team prides themselves on being fast and efficient, implementing the “work smarter, not harder” mentality.
The successful candidate will be responsible assisting in all aspects of our operations department, including, but not limited to picking orders, packing orders, assisting with quality control, shipping, receiving and performing general warehouse duties such as sweeping, etc.
Hours of operations are standardly during daytime hours, however, some evenings and Saturdays may be required on an as-needed basis. Given the nature of the business (fresh cut flowers), the incumbent must be able to stay until the tasks are completed. This is not a standard 9-5 role. You must be able to stay until the job is done each shift.
Education
Experience Required
What we’re looking for in a successful applicant:
· High school diploma
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Strong work ethic and a passion to get things done.
· Adaptable, personable team player, representing the core values of The Floral Express
· Good judgement skills
· Excellent time management skills
· Ability to be given tasks and execute them without supervision
· Strong foresight and ability to handle unexpected situations
Preference will be given to the candidate who has:
· A passion for plants, how they grow and their storage
· Strong knowledge of flowers, plants and the floral industry
· An eye for determining the quality/condition of flowers
Physical/Mental Demands
· Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
· Ability to handle stress, as this role can at times be highly stressful
· Ability to lift 50+ lbs
· Ability to work in various climates, including a warehouse environment which consists of cooler temperatures ranging from 2-16 degrees
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