General Labour - Records Specialist

Location: Surrey, BC (On-site)
Duration: 2-month contract opportunity with potential for extension based on business needs
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
Requirements: Criminal background check required. Approved protective safety footwear with slip-resistant soles is mandatory.

About the Opportunity

Are you someone who enjoys staying active throughout the workday and thrives in a physically demanding environment? We are seeking a General Labourer - Record Center Specialist to join a professional records management team in Surrey, BC. In this role, you'll be responsible for processing records, fulfilling client orders, and safely moving, organizing, and storing physical records within a secure warehouse environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoys hands-on work. You'll play a key role in ensuring client records are accurately processed and efficiently managed while maintaining high standards of organization and workplace safety.

What's In It for You

• Opportunity to gain experience in records and information management
• Work in a structured warehouse environment with established safety procedures
• Develop valuable inventory control, material handling, and records management skills
• Join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Your Responsibilities

• You'll retrieve, organize, and process client records, files, books, binders, backup tapes, and other stored materials
• You'll manually lift, carry, move, arrange, and store boxes, bins, and totes throughout the facility
• You'll accurately process incoming and outgoing customer orders using a proprietary inventory management system
• You'll operate handheld scanners to track inventory and verify record locations
• You'll safely load, unload, and transport materials using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• You'll load, stack, and shrink-wrap pallets while preparing materials for shipment or storage
• You'll manually load boxes onto pallets and assist with loading pallets onto trucks using approved material handling procedures
• You'll maintain accurate inventory records while ensuring all materials are handled carefully and securely
• You'll keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with workplace health and safety standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, records management, inventory control, material handling, or a similar physically demanding role is considered an asset
• Comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks throughout an entire shift
• Ability to regularly walk, stand, kneel, squat, stoop, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to independently lift, carry, push, pull, and move boxes weighing between up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Comfortable working on concrete and uneven walking surfaces while moving materials safely
• Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse inventory systems is considered an asset
• Ability to safely operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at various storage heights when required
• Strong attention to detail while accurately processing and tracking inventory
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to following safety procedures and productivity standards
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills required

Why Partner with Altis

If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching, and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.