Warehouse Associate / Custodian

Drexel is a true Canadian success story, calling London, Ontario, Canada our home since 2011. We are a family-owned and operated Woman-Owned Business, and we are committed to Sustainability and meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Drexel is a wholesale distribution and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) service provider specializing in retail, telecommunication, enterprise, government, and manufacturing customers. With a strong core of strategic partners, Drexel connects end users to a myriad of products and services throughout Canada.

Drexel runs on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). It is the way that our people think, work, support, and communicate as a collaborative team to work towards common goals and drive unified success, all by rowing in the same direction. And with a such strong foundation, the culture at Drexel is built on our shared core values—Innovation, Accountability, Partnerships, Trustworthy, and Excellence. We at Drexel are strongly determined to continuously evolve, exude pride and ownership in our roles, build strong relationships internally and externally, honour our commitments to help each other, and strive to put forth our best effort in all that we do.

If you share our core values and are interested in what Drexel has to offer, we want to connect with you! Let us know how you can be part of our team and our culture.

Additional information about Drexel can be found at Drexel.ca.

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate/Custodian to join our team and help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and efficient operations of our Wilton Grove facility. You will be responsible for performing custodial tasks and supporting the general warehouse functions including picking, packing, shipping and receiving functions to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Custodial Duties

• Perform janitorial duties related to maintaining the total cleanliness and sanitation inside and outside of the Drexel warehouses and office facilities as needed
• Perform regular walkthrough to identify necessary repair works and maintenance tasks.
• Handle small maintenance projects in both warehouses and office facilities upon request.
• Manage waste disposal, supplies, material and equipment inspection maintenance and repair, and clean any spills or debris.
• Report any identified problems (leaks, tripping hazards, potholes) and assist the JHSC where required.
• Maintain and participate in a clean, safe and clutter free work environment.

Warehouse Duties

• Pick, pack, and ship orders and shipments.
• Unload trucks and containers by hand or using equipment, receive, label, sort, quality check and putaway per SOPs.
• Process returns, inventory counting, packaging, cleaning, maintenance or any other warehouse functions as required.
• Ensure all customer requirements, guidelines, SLA’s, and KPI’s are met regarding on time delivery, packing, labeling, and routing.
• Coordinate and organize appointments, routing, transportation, and schedules using online portals, email, or phone as needed.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, carriers, and vendors.
• Verify the accuracy of transactions, using RF scan guns, WMS platforms and various software programs.
• Generate and audit shipping documents as required, including BOL, Commercial Invoice, Labels, etc.
• Manage dock traffic and load and unload containers and trucks.
• Investigate and reconcile shipping, receiving and inventory discrepancies.
• Other duties as required.

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day.
• Ability and flexibility to work different shift schedules as required with a reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
• General maintenance experience including handling, mixing and using cleaning chemicals.
• Experience working in warehouse environment.
• Experience in handling TDG (dangerous goods) is a strong asset.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance and Reach forklift is preferred.
• Experience working with RF scanner and WMS (warehouse management system).
• Previous experience with inventory and cycle counting is an asset.
• Successful background check (including criminal history).

What Drexel offers you as a team member:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time-off
• GoodLife Fitness Corporate membership discount
• Social activities and events

How to Apply
Please send in your resume in Word or PDF format. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations at any time during the recruitment process.