Warehouse Associate

Location: Mississauga, ON (On-site)
Language: Strong verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and team members
Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday to Sunday, with rotating weekend shifts. Between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Background Check: Standard references and criminal check required.

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on warehouse professional who enjoys staying organized, working with a team, and delivering great customer service? We're looking for a Warehouse Associate to join a growing furniture retail and logistics organization in Mississauga.

In this role, you'll support day-to-day warehouse operations, inventory management, and showroom replenishment while working closely with the Warehouse Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical, fast-paced work, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and is ready to grow into a leadership role.

What's In It for You

• Full-time hours, 40 hours per week
• A collaborative, close-knit team where your contributions make a difference
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills to grow towards a Lead position
• A varied role combining warehouse operations, inventory coordination, and customer interaction

Your Responsibilities

• You'll support the Warehouse Manager in coordinating daily activities and keeping warehouse operations running efficiently.
• You'll receive, unload, organize, and track furniture inventory, helping identify and resolve discrepancies.
• You'll replenish and organize the showroom to ensure furniture is presented professionally.
• You'll safely lift, move, wrap, and prepare furniture for deliveries and customer pickups.
• You'll assist with loading furniture, including larger items such as sofas and dressers, using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices.
• You'll maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• You'll interact with customers during pickups, providing friendly, professional service.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in warehouse operations, furniture retail, or a similar physically demanding environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner
• Experience with inventory management, stock organization, and receiving procedures
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy furniture, independently or with team assistance and appropriate equipment
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Forklift or order picker experience or certification is an asset, but training can be provided
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends, within the Monday-to-Sunday 40h workweek schedule

Note from the Hiring Manager

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a small team, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. The right person will be organized, professional, and comfortable working with both furniture and customers. There's a real opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility as the team develops.

Why Partner with Altis

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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.