Job Description

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

Receive merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare it to be shipped according to instructions. Receive inbound stock, process returned stock, check inventory and assist in maintaining related records.

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

Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (4 positions)
• Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm (1 position)

Wage Rate:

• $22.28

This is a unionized position in the Canadian Union of Public Employees, full-time Local 3261

Key Responsibilities include:

• Release orders according to the daily schedule or special instructions from the Warehouse Manager
• Assign orders to part time employees performing picking
• Receive and put-away new receipts; sign for incoming deliveries. Direct part time staff assisting with receiving
• Fulfil replenishment orders from the bulk sections of the warehouse
• Process returns; direct part-time staff processing returns; ensure returns processing is carried out accurately and timely. Submit daily report on returns activity
• Retrieve merchandise from warehouse inventory and assembles to complete assigned orders
• Follow up to source missing stock and missing stock from orders
• Prepare orders for shipping according to instructions, ensure product is packed according to established standards before assigning a carrier
• Process complex shipments referred by part-time staff
• Replenish, pick, pack, ship and confirm orders in a timely manner
• Consolidate product to cartons from picking locations
• Scan on/off orders for packing/confirming for shipping
• Operates a 2-ton lift truck
• General cleaning
• Assist with annual inventory count
• Undertake special projects assigned by the Warehouse Manager or Lead Hand
• Perform other related duties as required

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• High school graduate; or combination of education/experience
• 2-ton Lift Truck certification*
• Sky Jack certification*
• Order Picker certification*
• Move/lift/carry cartons and products weighing up to 40lbs

*Willing to train

Equipment used:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Attention to working safely
• 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

Sep 20, 2023

Closing Date

Oct 06, 2023

Starting Date

Oct 16, 2023

University of Toronto Press