Warehouse Operator

Position Snapshot

Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada

Job title: Warehouse Operator 

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Address: 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K8) | In-Person

Compensation: $35.47/hr

Available Shifts: The successful candidate will be hired into and expected to work one of the following shifts based on operational requirements:

• Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
• Night Shift: Monday to Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

A little bit about us

As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Alpo ®, Beneful ®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Warehouse Operator for our Nestlé Purina PetCare business, based out of our facility in Mississauga, Ontario reporting into the Warehouse Supervisor. This is a key position on the Nestle Purina PetCare Team and is responsible for facilitating the movement of finished product through the distribution system while ensuring product integrity, and superior customer service.

A day in the life of a Warehouse Operator

As a Warehouse Operator your major responsibilities will include:

Case Picking

• Understand and operate all SAP-WM functions correctly.
• Case pick product according to customer specifications, layering guidelines, one SKU per pallet as special requirements.
• Wrap, label, and stage all case pick in the specified stage location.
• Meet or exceed the Case Pick KPI requirements.

Truck Loader and Unloader

• Pre-plan each shipment to ensure weight distribution, load integrity, and that shipping instructions will be followed. 
• Understand and utilize appropriate loading and unloading procedures ensuring both Safety and Food Safety.
• Safely perform product retrieval and put away.
• Perform and document required Trailer inspections.
• Use adequate dunnage on trailers to ensure load integrity and safe during transit.
• Understand and operate all SAP-WM functions correctly.

Sanitation

• Understand and follow sanitation requirements and follow prescribed schedule.
• Participate in other sanitation activities as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and adhere to all prescribed safety requirements.
• Regular attendance and disciplined work habits.
• Need to be a team player and work within a team setting
• Job functions are rotational.
• Attend the daily Shift Hand Over (SHO) as part of the Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) process.

What will make you successful?

As the successful candidate, you will be the ultimate team player and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will also:

• Completion of High School Diploma
• 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment, preferably with a warehouse management system in place.
• Forklift license and experience required
• RF scanning and SAP experience would be an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Shift Availability Requirement: The successful candidate must be available and willing to work the available shift(s), which may include the Afternoon Shift (Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.) and/or the Night Shift (Monday to Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.).
• Mandatory working overtime may be required.

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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