Job Description

DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATE -

Open-Ended Term Role - Potential Full-Time Transition

Who are you?

You are a hardworking, well- organized and a team - oriented player. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are always the first person to lend a helping hand. As a methodical and logical person, your team can count on you to get the job done efficiently. You are eager to get all hands-on deck and put your shipping and receiving experience to the test.

Basically you...

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Show keen attention to detail in all tasks.

Have the ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.

Are a collaborative team player who contributes positively to group goals.

Possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Communicate with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Can plan, organize, and prioritize workload efficiently.

Are self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Roles and responsibilities

The distribution associate works closely with their Warehouse & Distribution Manager and coworkers to manage the flow of work throughout the business.

Essentially you will...

Load and unload shipping trucks efficiently.

Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments with Client Services and Production Services departments while keeping them informed and responding to their requests.

Check and inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure the condition of shipments meet client expectations.

Check materials shipped and received against pertinent documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, purchase orders, invoices and custom documentation.

Determine the most cost-effective shipping methods.

Prepare the necessary documentation to support freight company requirements and custom requirements.

Fulfill program orders as required including choosing the appropriate packaging and preparing the necessary paperwork.

Perform cycle counts of inventory items as requested.

Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly manner.

Requirements

Completion of secondary school or GED.

1-year experience with shipping and receiving, or a similar or like position, would be considered an asset.

Office and/or administrative experience would be considered an asset.

A positive attitude

Who is Direct Focus?

We're a North American marketing operations firm that helps marketing teams do more with less. While we're built to deliver on every single marketing need - it's how we organize those services to create powerful programs. We integrate, automate, and amplify their marketing function to save them time and costs, while increasing efficiency and quality. We believe that marketing could always be better - so much so, that it's our brand promise. All backed up with our core values:

Own It!

Better 2.0

Make Trust

Deliver Great

Be Human

Why choose Direct Focus?

We are client-focused, but it's our people that make it happen. Here's just a few reasons we're a great place to work, but if you ask anyone here? It's the people.

The people are amazing

The occasional office dog(s) (what more could you want?)

Rapid career learning and advancement

A highly modern workflow system

Training programs

Exposure to large national and US brands

RRSP matching

Social events

Coaching, mentorship, and professional development

How to apply

Send in your resume and portfolio by filling out this form: https://forms.monday.com/forms/421188ca7c71246fa71378dd545941ac?r=use1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person