Qualifications + Expectations:
- At least one year experience working in a cooler and/or freezer environment.
- At least one year experience order picking in a distribution warehouse (case-sized items, not pick-and-pack) preferred.
- High level of physical ability and endurance.
- Repeated lifting, bending, twisting, standing, reaching.
- Attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
- Ability to work autonomously; be self-directed and complete work independently.
- Reading comprehension of alphanumeric codes.
- Pallet Mover (Class 3 Code 8) and Reach Truck (Class 2 Code 2) experience preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of warehouse (distribution) operations and flow.
Compensation + Working Conditions:
- This is a full-time, permanent position with a set schedule of Tuesday to Saturday; weekday hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, weekend hours are 9am to 5pm.
- The starting wage is $23.95/ hour with a paid meal break. We have scheduled wage increases based on hours worked and a company-wide Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) annual wage review.
Application information:
To read the full job posting, and to apply online, please click HERE. Please apply with your resume listing relevant experience. Must be located in the Lower Mainland and be able to commute to our location
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, family status, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in any aspect of the application process, please contact the People + Culture department.
Note: We thank everyone for their interest but only those advancing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. Only Lower Mainland candidates considered.
About Horizon Grocery + Wellness:
Horizon Grocery + Wellness is a leading distributor of organic and natural foods, household products, supplements, and natural personal care items, servicing thousands of locations across Western Canada. We thrive as a market leader via effective partnerships and primary relationships with our valued retailers and suppliers. We are a privately owned, 100% Canadian company with a 150,000 square foot Grocery facility and a 40,000 square foot Wellness facility located in south Burnaby, BC. Horizon Grocery + Wellness is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, Canadian-owned group of companies with distribution facilities servicing over 6000 customers across Canada.