Warehouse Associate (Contract) at Watson Gloves

WATSON GLOVES: Who We Are

With 108 years of experience, Watson Gloves is North America’s single source for hand protection offering over 2,000 different styles to cover glove-use: at work, at home, at play. We are a Family -owned company that is committed to providing Authentic and Fun experiences for our people and our customers that deliver above and beyond customer and employee experiences based in Integrity and Continuous Improvement.

Our drive for being industry leaders in glove innovation and focus on the four pillars of corporate social responsibility play a large part in our success as we live out our Just Cause by elevating industry for the greater good through sustainability and innovation protecting people and our planet.

If you like to work in a cool, collaborative workplace where we like to have fun but get the job done, look no further than Watson Gloves. “We’re glovers, not fighters” – Watson Marketing Team.

Role: Warehouse Associate

Job Location: Calgary, AB

Role Type: 5-month contract (August-December), with possibility of conversion to permanent

Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30-4pm

Pay Rate: $19.50/hour

The Role: Our Operations Team is looking for a temporary Warehouse Associate to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers, vendors, and external stakeholders during our busiest time of the year! In addition to working with a passionate team, you will receive vacation pay on top of your hourly rate, 3 paid sick days for the length of your contract, and extended health and dental benefits after a 3-month probation – perks that are above market rate!

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will bring your passion for details, organization, and teamwork to ensure that day-to-day warehouse functions are operating on-time, accurately and efficiently. This role will support Watson Gloves’ overall corporate objectives for growth, process improvement and a commitment to providing engaging and authentic service to all of our customers, in all situations. At Watson Gloves we do all of this in a fun and family-oriented environment.

YOUR core responsibilities

General Duties

• Picking orders in the order they are received: FIFO

• Paperwork completed with a high level of accuracy

• Tag, wrap and UPC product for shipping

• Ensure finished orders are placed on the proper pallet at the end of the day for easy consolidation

• Working with a sense of urgency, high attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Maintain a working knowledge of where all items in the warehouse are located to ensure efficiency

• Proficient with RF scanners, WMS, TMS and A1 Ship

• Communicate with the shipping, receiving, USA shipping and value add departments to ensure complete orders and high level of customer service

• Adaptable and willing to help in all areas of the warehouse when needed

• Communicate any discrepancies with inventory, counts, UPC codes, locations etc. to leads and/or Warehouse Manager

• Notify the Warehouse Manager of any deficiencies, products needed and suggestions for continuous improvement

• Communicate and replenish home bins with required part numbers as needed

• Follow shipping instructions noted on the orders, calling customers for pick up where indicated

• Complete weekly and monthly cycle counts as required

• Assisting in the vending /heat transfer area, repetitive work, able to adapt from area to area, wherever needed

Health and Safety

• Ensure all PPE is worn, and health & safety rules are adhered to

• Notify leads and/or Warehouse Manager of any unsafe work conditions or practices

• Report all injuries to a first aid attendant and the Warehouse Manager

What YOU BRING to Watson Gloves

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse position

• Previous experience using RF scanners, completing shipping, and receiving paperwork and using A1 ship is considered an asset

• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail, sense of urgency and team-oriented attitude

• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand during entire shift

• Standup forklift experience is an asset

Our VALUES

• Family Spirit: we support each other and we work as a team

• Integrity: we deliver on our promises every single day

• Fun: we work hard and play hard

• Authentic: we are true to who we are and what we do

• Continuous Improvement: We continually invest in our people and improving our processes

What we OFFER

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits package and time off policies

• On-site gym and fitness equipment

• On-site parking available

• Great work environment & culture - we're recognized as one of BC's Best Managed Companies!

• Lots of fun events & company SWAG

Thank you for your interest in Watson Gloves #WG! Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish you the best in your job search.

Watson Gloves is an equal opportunity employer, that fosters a diverse & inclusive workplace; one in which we are all working towards the same Just Cause of elevating our industry for the greater good, through sustainability and innovation, protecting people and our planet. Watson Gloves abides by Federal laws and does not discrimination on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion statement & practices visit: Watson Gloves Careers - Watson Gloves