Warehouse Associate (Permanent Part-Time)

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. (VP) is the largest veterinary-owned distributor in Canada. Our primary purpose is to ensure that veterinarians have the supplies they need when they need it to provide healthcare to all types of animals. VP is hiring dedicated dependable Warehouse Associates to help launch and grow our new Moncton operation. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a safe accurate and efficient warehouse from day one.

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (Permanent Part-Time)

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Supervisor the Warehouse Associate performs receiving inventory order-processing and shipping duties. The position supports the accurate and efficient movement of products from receipt through final shipment while maintaining inventory accuracy product quality and a clean organized and safe working environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Unload incoming shipments using appropriate material-handling equipment
• Verify products against purchase orders and packing slips identifying shortages damage expiry concerns and other discrepancies
• Record receipts inventory movements and product locations accurately using handheld scanners and warehouse systems
• Label store and rotate products in the appropriate locations according to FIFO/FEFO and regulated-product requirements
• Replenish picking locations and maintain accurate organized inventory throughout the warehouse
• Pick and verify customer orders to ensure the correct products and quantities are selected
• Pack and label orders to protect products during transportation and prepare them for shipment
• Operate pallet trucks lift trucks and other warehouse equipment as licensed or complete required training
  
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and perform other related warehouse duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The successful candidate must be able to perform the following essential physical requirements:

• Walk and stand for the duration of the shift
• Repetitively lift carry and handle products weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg)
• Bend reach climb push and pull while safely completing warehouse tasks
• Work in varying warehouse temperatures

Health & Safety

• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and follows VPs policies and procedures
• Conducts self with regard for the safety of all employees
• Participates in required health and safety training and meetings takes part in emergency drills and understands emergency response and evacuation procedures
  
• Reports any health & safety violations or hazards to Supervisor and/or Manager

Good Manufacturing Practices:

• Follows and understands all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with respect to Good Manufacturing Practices and Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Company Culture:

• Demonstrates a commitment to VPs core values of service care respect integrity and community by incorporating these principles into daily work decision-making and interactions with colleagues clients and stakeholders
• Embodies and promotes VPs mission of delivering the highest level of service to our member practices through the personal actions of people care.

Skills and knowledge required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (CAEC).
• Reliable attendance punctuality and the ability to work the full Sunday-to-Thursday schedule.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated versatility and willingness to learn and perform receiving inventory order-processing and shipping functions.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and move effectively between warehouse responsibilities.
• Ability to work safely with minimal supervision or as part of a small team.
• Warehouse order-picking or material-handling experience is an asset but not required.

Schedule:

Regular workdays: Sunday through Thursday

Start time: Between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. based on operational requirements

End time: When the days orders are processed - typically around 6:00 p.m. End times may vary with daily order volume.

Expected hours: Approximately 4-5 hours per day or 20-25 hours per week

**NOTE: Schedules subject to change depending on business needs.

Compensation

Starting Wage: $18.60 per hour

Vacancy Reason

• Addition

Why choose VP

• Competitive starting hourly wage.
• Opportunities to obtain applicable material-handling equipment licences.
• Hourly compensation increases as required equipment licences are successfully completed.
• Long-term opportunity to transition to full-time employment as the Moncton operation grows based on business needs performance and attendance.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums RRSP top-up program and pension plan subject to plan eligibility.

*As part of our selection process successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal background check.

How to Apply:

Please apply online with your resume at: Deadline: This role will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged. No phone calls please.

Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes addition Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities Aboriginal persons women and members of visible minorities.

Veterinary Purchasing Company Ltd. provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application please contact Human Resourcesor call ext. 239and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

Required Experience:

Junior IC