Warehouse Associate / Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Worker / Material Handler

Location: 75 Green Court, Ajax, ON

Reports To: Fleet & Warehouse Manager

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | Unionized

About the Role

Olympic Wholesale is seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Worker / Material Handler to join our team in Ajax, ON. This role involves the efficient handling, movement, storage, shipping, and receiving of wholesale baking items. The successful candidate will use both manual labor and equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to support daily warehouse operations. Maintaining a safe, organized, and accurate work environment is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Load and unload materials from trucks and other transport vehicles
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment
  • Receive, count, weigh, and label incoming materials and products
  • Store materials appropriately and maintain warehouse organization
  • Pick, pack, and fill warehouse orders for delivery or internal use
  • Maintain accurate inventory records
  • Label boxes and products for clear identification and tracking
  • Safely dispose of packing materials such as pallets, crates, and cardboard
  • Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized
  • Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift certification preferred)
  • Basic understanding of inventory systems and labeling tools
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of safe handling and disposal practices, including for hazardous materials
  • Proficiency with warehouse software or inventory tracking tools
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
Compensation & Union Information This position is covered under the Teamsters Local 419 Collective Agreement (effective Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027, or as amended). Compensation and benefits will be in accordance with the agreement, including shift premiums, overtime pay, and entitlements.

What We Offer

  • Competitive union wages
  • Extended health and vision care
  • Dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • On-site parking
  • Discounted or free food options
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Olympic Wholesale is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented or marginalized communities.

Disclosure of AI Use: All applications for this position are reviewed by humans; artificial intelligence tools are not used in the selection process

Interview Process: If you are interviewed for this position, you will be notified of your hiring status (whether a decision has been made) within 45 days of your last interview.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of application and employment processes.

Work Location: On-site | Ajax, ON

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | Unionized

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
Licence/Certification:
  • Forklift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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