Job Description

Here\'s what you\'ll be doing....

Obtains and receives inbound stock, retrieves merchandise from warehouse stock and prepares it to be shipped according to instructions. Processes returned stock, checks inventory and assists in maintaining related records. Supervises full time and part time staff in the absence of the Warehouse Manager.

Hours:

• 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)

This position is under the CUPE Local 3261 full time employee group.

Hourly rate: $22.51

Key Responsibilities include:

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

• Receive and put-away incoming stock; sign for incoming deliveries. Supervise part time staff assisting with receiving
• Track staff attendance and report issues relating to staff performance to the Warehouse Manager
• May be required to perform and/or oversee other warehouse activities including:

o Release orders according to the daily schedule or special instructions from the Warehouse Manager
o Assign orders to full and part time staff performing picking
o Fulfil replenishment orders from the bulk sections of the warehouse
o Direct part-time staff by assigning returns responsibilities and ensures returns processing is carried out in an accurate and timely fashion. Submit daily report on returns activity
o Retrieve merchandise from warehouse inventory and assembles to complete assigned orders; follow up to source missing stock
o Prepare orders for shipping according to instructions given, insuring they are packed carefully according to established standards before assigning a carrier

• Replenish, pick, pack, confirm and ship orders in a timely manner
• Assign full time staff to follow up on missing stock from orders
• Scan incoming stock, order replenishments, pick-pack-confirm
• Operate a 2-ton lift truck
• General cleaning
• Assist in annual inventory count
• Undertake special projects assigned by the Warehouse Manager
• Performs other related duties as required

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Secondary school graduate; or combination of education/experience
• 2-ton Lift Truck certification*
• Sky Jack certification*
• Order Picker certification*
• Move/lift cartons/product weighing up to 40 pounds

Equipment used:

• Hand held scanner
• Hand truck
• 2-ton Lift Truck (Swing Reach and Double Reach), Sky Jack, Order Picker, Electric Walkie
• Computer system

*willing to train

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Attention to working safely
• Able to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Values matter to you. You bring your whole self to work and you live our values of accountability, innovation, respect, and customer focus

About our Team:

The Distribution Division is based at 5201 Dufferin Street, in Toronto and provides shipping, receiving and storage for the University of Toronto Press and approximately 40 independent publishers. Normal operations for the facility is 16 hours a day, 6 days a week, and is staffed by more than 100 full and part-time, warehouse and office employees. As an organization, we continue to look for better ways to provide outstanding service to our clients and customers.

About University of Toronto Press:

University of Toronto Press (UTP) is one of the largest university presses in North America, publishing landmark scholarship since 1901. Each year UTP releases over 200 new scholarly, course, and general interest books in both print and eBook format and over 45 journals. In addition, UTP manages the distribution for over 200 publishers and imprints in Canada, the US and around the world, with warehouses in Toronto ON and Buffalo NY. UTP also runs all of the University of Toronto Bookstores across the three main campuses, serving over 95,000 students and 15,000 faculty. For more information, please visit utorontopress.com.

As the leading university press in Canada and one of the largest in North America, we acknowledge our role and responsibility in effecting positive change. With this, we seek to continuously improve the diversity and representation of our publications and the clients we represent, as well as within the makeup of our organization. With strong commitment from leadership, we are collectively bringing forward change across the organization, both within our company culture and in our publishing, distribution, and retail endeavours. UTP operates with mutual trust, respect, and integrity as we strive to identify and remove barriers. We are committed to making UTP a great place to work by addressing and challenging systemic inequities.

Interested in applying?

We truly thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Press, only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.

The University of Toronto Press encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact Human Resources at 416.978.2239 ext. 2255.

Company

University of Toronto Press

Location

North York, Dufferin & Steeles

Opening Date

Jun 29, 2023

Closing Date

Jul 14, 2023

Starting Date

Jul 17, 2023

University of Toronto Press