Purpose:

Work in processing areas within the Distribution Centre to receive, put-away, pick, complete value-added services, pack and ship product for our own retail stores, e-Commerce consumers and wholesale customers. Assist the department supervisor to ensure Warehouse Associates in the department are trained to work safely and effectively and to complete required administrative tasks.

 

Key Responsibilities (Functional):

• Perform various Warehouse Associate work tasks as required as assigned by Supervisor or Manager, particularly during low volume processing periods throughout the year and where temporary labour is limited.

• At all times follow said health and safety policies, procedures and instructions to ensure that you are always working in a safe manner.

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as they are provided. In the event that you don’t fully understand what is expected of you, ask the Supervisor and/or Manager in the department for further explanation/clarification.

• Work effectively as part of a team within a department to execute the physical handling of product required to complete the processing requirements of the department; including lifting and moving cartons up to 50 lbs in weight and handling individual products through a variety of activities such as picking, scanning, adding price ticketing and packing into cartons.

• Utilize warehouse tools, including radio frequency hand held units (“RF Scanners”) and computer kiosks, to update transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS) and log your activities in the labour management (LM) module.

• Prepare all goods for shipment – pick, pack and special handle according to order instruction.

• Package goods and place on conveyor.

• Band cartons to finish preparing for shipping.

• Properly skid and wrap orders for shipment.

• Move orders/product to the designated locations in the warehouse for storage and/or shipment.

• Unload containers and inbound shipments.

• Sort shipments for put-away.

• Participate in cycle counts.

• Report all inventory discrepancies to your Supervisor or Manager.

• Use hand held RF guns to pick product and perform other services as required.

• Ticket and pack orders in order to prepare for shipment.

• Report all accidents and/or injuries promptly to a Supervisor or Manager.

• Maintain or exceed productivity.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times and ensure all aspects of housekeeping are maintained.

• Observe all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures as they are presented and take part in all Health and Safety training.

• Use and/or wear all protective devices, equipment or clothing as instructed by your Supervisor in order to perform the job safely.

• Willing to cross-train in different departments and on different job functions.

• Accept and follow direction from Managers and Supervisors.

• Work cooperatively with other coworkers to undertake tasks that require teamwork

• At all times refrain from inappropriate language and any other behaviours that violate the adidas code of conduct or violence and harassment policy and negatively impact the positive and enthusiastic environment we strive to create.

• Follow all company policies and directives regarding when to report conditions, behaviours or activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

 

In addition to the Warehouse Associate accountabilities listed above, Lead Hands have the following other accountabilities:

- As directed by the department Supervisor, train other employees in the job functions and SOP’s required in the department.

- Act as a role model in following all SOPs and safety standards.

- Deliver orientation to new associates.

- Be available as a resource to other employees in the department to answer questions about SOP’s and/or customer requirements. Help create a positive team environment.

- Complete administrative tasks to assist the department Supervisor to track, record and document as required. Duties may include time recording system data entry, Labour Management tool input.

- Provide operations backup coverage for Supervisor during vacation/illness.

 

Key Relationships:

• DC Managers, Supervisors, & Coordinators, Human Resources, DC Customers

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and complete the manual handling of cartons and physical manipulation of individual product.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be fully literate in the English language, both verbal and written.

• Positive and enthusiastic approach to coming to work each day.

• Must be attentive to detail.

• Ability and willingness to cross train in different areas of the warehouse.

• Ability to work cooperatively within a large group of co-workers.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently in an organized and efficient manner.

• Strong knowledge of DC operations, including storage methods and material flow.

• Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles.

• Power Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification is an asset

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a distribution centre is preferred

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent skills obtained through previous work and/or life experience.