About this role
*Job Title: *Warehouse Associate
*Location: *Coquitlam, BC
*Contract Type: *Permanent, full-time contract
*Salary Range: *CA$21.50/hour
*Department: *Operations
*Reports To:* Warehouse Supervisor
*About Us:*
At Nature?s Way, our purpose is simple yet powerful: it?s in our nature to help people live healthier. We are guided by values that shape everything we do, being trustworthy through honesty, transparency, and respect; being resourceful by thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions; and being responsible by caring for each other, our community, and the environment. Our purpose and values guide how we deliver high?quality natural health products that support healthier lives for people in Canada and around the world.
Nature?s Way Canada has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia?s Top Employers for 2025, making it a great place to work. As a certified B Corp, we balance profit with purpose by meeting high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. We are committed to creating positive outcomes for our people, communities, and the planet.
Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
*Position Overview:*
The Warehouse Associate will be working within a high-volume warehouse environment, while safely providing various warehouse services with general supervision following all established procedures and guidelines (SOP?s). This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and responsibilities for this position include order picking, staging, packing, shipping, product replenishing, receiving, putting away materials and when required, driving the reach truck. In addition, the Warehouse Associate, along with the entire Operations Team, supports a culture of GMP compliance, continuous improvement, and safety in a team environment.
This role with a schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. This position will be based out of our Coquitlam Distribution Center (DC) and operate in a full-time capacity onsite.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*
* Accurately picks orders according to requirements and specifications. * Accurately receives and stores materials according to facility specifications and GMP requirements. * Performs replenishment of pick locations. * Performs transactions that are timely and accurate. * Lifts and stacks materials onto pallets and secures for movement. * Puts away and transports materials using various material handling equipment. * Applies shipping labels to cases and pallets. * Loads and unloads trailers. * Performs general housekeeping duties, to always keep the work area clean. * Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment in compliance with OHS regulations, ISO, and GMP requirements. * Follows all established safety procedures and uses proper Personal Protective Equipment, as required. * Achieves and maintains established KPI?s for the area (picking, receiving, putting away, replenishing and inventory/quality accuracy). * Picks and stages orders for contract manufacturers in a timely manner. * Conducts cycle counts. * Overtime may occasionally be required.
*Required Qualifications:*
* Must be a strong team player and posses a positive attitude. * Must have performed in a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) environment and understand warehouse requirements, supporting a fast paced, pick/pack operation. * Excellent communication and time management skills. * General computer knowledge, including Word and Excel is required. * Prior experience with SAP. * *Minimum of 2+ years of recent experience operating a reach truck and counterbalance forklift required.* * *Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating a RF scanner is required.* * Possesses a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
*Education And/or Experience*
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and a minimum