Warehouse Clerk

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

As a Warehouse Clerk, you help support the provision of retail services to a unique client base – members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and in assisting them, you are helping your community. You manage incoming merchandise in the store, verifying the number and condition of deliveries, and obtaining signatures. You load and unload merchandise and pack/unpack goods. You price merchandise and stock shelves.

The Warehouse Clerk ensures that perishable merchandise is moved to coolers upon receipt and conducts checks on refrigeration units. You assemble and disassemble merchandise, as well as set up displays and signage. You perform routine maintenance and minor repairs and ensure the warehouse is orderly and secure. You clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

This is a role where everyone works as one team using modernized technology and an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience for our members and to simplify and improve their lives. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

A valid driver’s license (Province)

A valid Forklift Operator’s License (Province)

Experience

In shipping and receiving, warehousing and pricing of merchandise

In shelves stocking

In building display

In minor maintenance and repair

In assembling merchandise

In operating and driving vehicles to move, pick up and deliver various products

In operating a forklift

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

Perform heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 50 lbs/23 kg)

This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

START DATE

20 March 2023

The anticipated term of this position is until 30 September 2023.

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.