Inventory Associate
About Us:
Klondike Cold Storage is a third-party logistics company that receives, stores, and loads frozen and refrigerated products for our customers. From farm to fork, we believe that every meal tells a story, and that story begins with the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to produce, package, and transport food. Our role is to bridge that gap. We provide our clients with a range of reliable storage options, coupled with warm, friendly service that goes above and beyond.
Our vision is to lead state of the art cold storage solutions across Canada and beyond. Our mission is to have cold buildings, and warm hearts.
Why Work for Us?
Join our team and enjoy a supportive, dynamic workplace that values your contributions and growth. We offer:
- Competitive wages with growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and work-life balance
- Catered, hands-on training to ensure your success
- Fun, supportive, and team-oriented environment
- Staff events and regular team appreciation
- Cross-training and skill-building opportunities
- Safety-first workplace with recognition for your efforts
Job Overview
As an Inventory Associate in the warehouse, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating inventory counts, and ensuring the overall efficiency of our operations. Your responsibilities will include addressing client inquires and correcting product discrepancies in a timely manner. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail are essential for success in this role. This role requires working in freezer environments down to -35°C, with all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fully provided
Shift: Full Time | Tuesday to Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30PM | Saturday 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Responsibilities
- Perform daily cycle counts.
- Investigate damages, lost inventory, and other discrepancies.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain precise records of material movements.
- Investigate and correct shipping/ receiving issues reported to Inventory.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and reporting all hazards, incidents and spills to a Supervisor.
- Complete daily mobile equipment inspections before use.
- Communicate and effectively work with Supervisors and coworkers.
- Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and timelines to achieve results.
- Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, counterbalance and pallet jacks.
- Collaborate with other departments to fulfill material requests and ensure a smooth operation process.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Must be able to work outside of regular operational hours during year end cycle counts.
- Effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and a diverse volume of work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent time management.
- Familiarity with warehouse and footprint operations.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Valid forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding tasks in a cold climate (4°C to –30°C).
- A positive, can-do attitude with a demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines with exceptional punctuality and reliability
Work Environment
- Temperature-controlled warehouse ranging from 4°C to -35°C
- Dock area temperatures between -2°C and 4°C
- Freezer temperatures between -20°C and -35°C
- Physically demanding role requiring lifting up to 60 lbs
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Requirements
- Previous warehouse or cold storage experience preferred
- Comfortable working in cold environments
- Forklift certification preferred (required for Freezer & Dock roles)
- WHMIS certification required for Sanitation role
- Strong attention to detail and safety-focused mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Compensation
- $25.75 per hour
Wages comply with BC Employment Standards. Overtime and statutory holiday pay apply where applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- This role requires working in a temperature-controlled warehouse with extreme cold environments and freezers reaching -35°C. Are you comfortable working in a cold environment for the duration of your shift? Please reply YES or NO.
- Are you comfortable working at high heights and willing to undergo training to operate warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks? Please reply YES or NO.
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person