What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Support Representative I position at Purolator and Careers?
Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.
When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.
Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.
- Medical & Prescription Drugs (80% premium paid by Employer)
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
- Dental and Vision plans
- Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
- Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
- Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off Including: 10 Vacation Days, 7 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
- 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Program
- Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.
Description
The Warehouse Support Rep position will be supporting the Warehouse Operation within our Reno, NV facility. The main responsibility is handling customer packages in preparation of shipment for customer distribution.
The schedule is Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm (30 minute break, total of 40 hours per week).
Responsibilities
Daily functions may consist of one or all the following:
- Receiving, weighing, measuring, scanning, labeling, and shipping while adhering to all Safety and Security regulations
- Load and unload packages from processing stations / trailers.
- Affixing labels to the packages
- Scanning boxes from inbound staging area
- Preparation of Bill of Ladings
- Data enter shipment details.
- Cross train in other warehouse positions as needed.
- Complete Health & Safety compliance trainings as required.
- Carry out other duties as appropriate and as assigned by his/her manager.
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Forklift Experience
- Flexibility for occasional shift change during peak season.
- Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions during the seasons.
- This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering, and sliding packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions under which the job is performed include but are not limited to concentrated visual or auditory attention, repetitive movements (i.e., labeling, scanning), standing for extended periods of time, heavy physical effort (i.e. lifting, pushing, pulling), walking, bending, working in various temperature conditions.
Education
- High School Degree or GED preferred.
Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the Company’s lawful preemployment checks, which may include background and reference checks, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.