Warehouse Associate
Role Overview
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Swish
Swish is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that has been operating since 1956. From coast to coast, we help communities feel confident that the spaces where they work and live are clean, safe, and hygienic. We are Canada’s source for high-quality cleaning supplies and equipment, offering professional-grade, environmentally responsible solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Our product and service categories include: Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen, Laundry & Warewash, Floor Care & Matting, Cleaning Tools & Powered Equipment, Safety, PPE, and more. At Swish, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety-focused operation of powered equipment: lift trucks, power walkies, pump trucks, and order picking machine
- Work safely and efficiently while adhering to all company and health and safety policies and procedures
- Effectively load and unload trucks/trailers, placing stock in designated locations
- Conduct final inspection of goods leaving the building
- Maintain warehouse inventory data system
- Proactively maintain the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, including exterior walkways and parking areas
- Communication with drivers for deliveries or pick ups, working as a team to complete tasks
- Take daily direction from Operations Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Environment : Work is primarily performed in a warehouse setting with exposure to varying temperatures depending on season (cold in winter, heat in summer) and occasional outdoor work (loading/unloading, maintaining exterior walkways).
Physical Demands : Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive lifting or moving of products weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg); may occasionally handle heavier loads with assistance.
Work Pace : Fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines and frequent interruptions; may require working extended hours or weekends during peak periods.
Equipment Use : Regular use of powered material handling equipment (e.g., lift trucks, power walkies, pump trucks, order pickers) and manual handling tools; adherence to safety protocols is essential.
Safety Requirements : Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, high-visibility vests, and gloves; comply with all company and occupational health & safety regulations.
Noise & Hazards : Exposure to moderate noise levels from machinery and vehicle operation; must remain alert in high-traffic forklift areas.
Collaboration : Work closely with team members, supervisors, and drivers; requires adaptability to shifting priorities throughout the shift.
What You Bring
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
Forklift and/or reach truck experience preferred - Raymond Reach Certification and experience considered an asset
Commitment to accuracy and detail
Experience with powered machinery
Basic math, problem solving, and computer skills
A people-first company
Membership in the Swish family — we treat our employees with integrity and have since 1956
The role
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Salary: Starting at $19/hour
Variable compensation: Annual performance bonus eligibility
Vacation: Starting at 3 weeks
Benefits from Day 1
- Company-paid Extended Health & Dental Care
- Company contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Extras that matter
Rewards & Recognition program that celebrates great work and meaningful contributions
Access to hundreds of employee discounts across home, wellness, travel, fashion, and more
Unlimited training and development with an industry-leading brand to help you grow your career
Role Information
Existing Vacancy
Equal Opportunity Swish is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing Canadian organization.
Accessibility & Accommodation Swish is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and workplace experience in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation across Canada. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at any stage.
Pre-Employment Screening Swish is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete background screening, including criminal record checks where permitted by law and where relevant to the position, or where required by client sites. For roles involving the operation of a company motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract will also be required.
AI Disclosure Swish uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. AI is used only as a support tool; no hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. All final hiring decisions are made by a human. We are committed to a hiring process that maintains the highest integrity and prioritizes a fair, positive experience for every candidate.
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Canadian-owned distributor of cleaning products, sanitation supplies, equipment, and services for businesses and facilities.
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