Perks of working at Columbia Sportswear
- Full-time hours (40 hours/week), Monday through Friday
- Opportunity for overtime
- Afternoon shift premium
- Generous employee discount
- Employee Appreciation Events (barbecues, raffles, draws, etc.)
- Fully air-conditioned facility
- Employee gym on-site
- DEI and Employee Resource Groups
Columbia Sportswear Canada LP is seeking positive, hard-working, reliable team players to join our team as a Distribution Centre Associate on a contract basis.
As a Warehouse Associate, you will contribute to the distribution of product from Columbia Sportswear Company’s Distribution Center by ensuring our product is received, labeled, inventoried and shipped according to customer expectations and demands.
Your duties will vary as you may move between the Distribution Centre departments as the work requires. In general, your duties could include:
- receiving and shipment of products to customers
- proper placement of cartons in correct storage locations
- pulling assigned cartons and placing on correct conveyer and sorting mechanisms
- making labels and attaching to goods
- loading and picking appropriate boxes
- packing and unpacking goods
- verifying accuracy of packing, sealing cartons, and loading cartons on trailers for shipment
- operating a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- operating computerized inventory control systems.
- operating manual or automated material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers (in some positions).
Warehouse Associates must maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. They must also maintain accuracy and attention to detail while using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountability for all units.
The candidate should possess the ability to perform physically demanding work, including: standing for extended periods of time; repetitive arm/shoulder movements; repetitive lifting/carrying of up to 40 pounds for the duration of their shift; crouching, bending, and twisting. The candidate should also possess basic computer skills or can be trained on the computer.
The successful candidate must be energetic, reliable, a self-motivated team player and demonstrate exemplary attendance. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to deal with constant change are also essential.
This is a temporary contract position that runs from June to November (approximate end date). Potential to be called back for future contract opportunities.
There are two shifts available:
Day shift: Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm ($19/hour)
Afternoon shift: Monday to Friday, 3pm-11:30am ($20/hour)
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
